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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | SAC | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Santa Ana, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 23,852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | sac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $19,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $4,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $7,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 97% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | SAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | - | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 31:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $77 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | SAC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | SAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than SAC based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 23,852 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or SAC?
- California State University Fullerton is 420.1% more expensive to attend than SAC for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.3% higher at Cal State Fullerton than Santa Ana College ($17,622.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Ana College than Cal State Fullerton ($4,700 vs. $7,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Fullerton are 15.6% lower than costs at Santa Ana College ($16,702 vs. $19,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Ana College than California State University Fullerton (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Fullerton students is 24.7% larger than aid received Santa Ana College ($9,194 vs. $7,374)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAC or Cal State Fullerton .
Cal State Fullerton vs. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or SAC? 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 SAC and Cal State Fullerton.
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $11,500 more per year than SAC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Ana College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State Fullerton graduates. ($7,500 vs. $15,000)
- SAC graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State Fullerton graduates. ($77 vs. $155)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/