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UTSA San Diego State Cal State Long Beach Texas Tech San Jose State UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin CSU UC Merced California State University-San Marcos| California State University Fullerton | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | Texas State | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 38,171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $20,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $14,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 77% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 28,908 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 25,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $219 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | Texas State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than Texas State based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 38,171 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or Texas State?
- Texas State University is 49.9% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Texas State than California State University Fullerton ($20,030.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than Texas State ($7,925 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas State University are 45.7% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($11,460 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas State University than California State University Fullerton (77% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 28.2% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($11,791 vs. $9,194)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or Cal State Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 14 points higher than at Cal State Fullerton (1024)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cal State Fullerton (22)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or Texas State? 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 Texas State and Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than California State University Fullerton (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $200 more per year than Cal State Fullerton graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $49,000)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,250)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($155 vs. $219)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/