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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | University of Redlands | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Redlands, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,962 | 3,192 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | redlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | University of Redlands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $57,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $57,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,348 | $17,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,283 | $28,054 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,445 | $43,425 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | University of Redlands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,591 | 3,622 | ||
| Admitted | 42,149 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1078/1323 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | University of Redlands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | University of Redlands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $294 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | University of Redlands | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | University of Redlands | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | University of Redlands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than University of Redlands based on total student enrollment (41,962 students vs. 3,192 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. University of Redlands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or University of Redlands?
- University of Redlands is 897.3% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($57,264.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225% higher at University of Redlands than California State University Fullerton ($57,264.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than University of Redlands ($6,283 vs. $28,054)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Redlands are 4.1% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($17,624 vs. $18,348)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Redlands than California State University Fullerton (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Redlands students is 315.7% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($43,425 vs. $10,445)
Cal State Fullerton vs. University of Redlands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or University of Redlands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Redlands or Cal State Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at University of Redlands (1130) is 106 points higher than at Cal State Fullerton (1024)
- Incoming University of Redlands students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cal State Fullerton (22)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at University of Redlands (3.74)
- Cal State Fullerton has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than University of Redlands (80.9%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. University of Redlands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or University of Redlands? 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 University of Redlands and Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at University of Redlands is higher than California State University Fullerton (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Redlands earn on average $7,400 more per year than Cal State Fullerton graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $49,000)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Redlands graduates. ($15,000 vs. $28,500)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than University of Redlands graduates. ($155 vs. $294)
- More University of Redlands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State Fullerton students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/