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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | UNG | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 88% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/25 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $170 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than UNG based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 18,029 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or UNG?
- California State University Fullerton is 40.9% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Cal State Fullerton than University of North Georgia ($17,622.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than UNG ($7,925 vs. $11,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Georgia are 39.8% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($11,950 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Georgia than California State University Fullerton (88% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Fullerton students is 21.4% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($9,194 vs. $7,574)
Cal State Fullerton vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Cal State Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at California State University Fullerton (1024) is 11 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming Cal State Fullerton students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UNG (3.5)
- UNG has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or UNG? 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 UNG and Cal State Fullerton.
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $4,900 more per year than UNG graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,100)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNG graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,500)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UNG graduates. ($155 vs. $170)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNG students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/