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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | WKU | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 980/1170 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $250 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | WKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than WKU based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 16,493 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or WKU?
- Western Kentucky University is 93.5% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at WKU than California State University Fullerton ($27,000.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than WKU ($7,925 vs. $12,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 50.8% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($11,072 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than California State University Fullerton (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 11.6% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($10,260 vs. $9,194)
Cal State Fullerton vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Cal State Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 23 points higher than at Cal State Fullerton (1024)
- Incoming WKU 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 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or WKU? 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 WKU and Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Fullerton is the same as at Western Kentucky University (50% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $11,900 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $37,100)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,250)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($155 vs. $250)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU 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/