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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | HIU | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Fullerton, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 1,116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | #935 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | hiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | HIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $26,146 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $23,077 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | HIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 810 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 32.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1000/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | HIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | HIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | HIU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 11% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | HIU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | HIU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than HIU based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 1,116 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. HIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or HIU?
- Hope International University is 500.8% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at HIU than California State University Fullerton ($34,500.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than HIU ($7,925 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope International University are 28% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($13,050 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than California State University Fullerton (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 151% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($23,077 vs. $9,194)
Cal State Fullerton vs. HIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or HIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HIU or Cal State Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at California State University Fullerton (1024) is 114 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming Cal State Fullerton students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at HIU (3.26)
- Cal State Fullerton has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than HIU (32.2%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. HIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or HIU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between HIU and Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Fullerton is higher than Hope International University (50% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $9,300 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $39,700)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than HIU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than HIU graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HIU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/