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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona San Jose State Cal State Fullerton San Diego State San Francisco State California State University-Northridge UCLA California State University-Fresno UCSC UC Riverside Cal State LA UCI| California State University Long Beach | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | CDU | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,278 | 763 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | cdrewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | CDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $18,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $18,933 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,612 | $27,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,731 | $27,789 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,512 | $6,184 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 43% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | CDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 79,680 | 985 | ||
| Admitted | 37,547 | 382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.1% | 38.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 1.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State Long Beach | CDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | CDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $70,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,319 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $220 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | CDU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 25% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | CDU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | CDU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Long Beach is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (40,278 students vs. 763 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. CDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or CDU?
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is 229.7% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($18,933.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at CDU than California State University Long Beach ($18,933.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Long Beach than CDU ($9,731 vs. $27,789)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Long Beach are 78.7% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($15,612 vs. $27,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Long Beach than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (77% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Long Beach students is 70% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($10,512 vs. $6,184)
Cal State Long Beach vs. CDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or CDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CDU or Cal State Long Beach .
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at CDU (3.26)
- Cal State Long Beach has a higher acceptance rate (47.1%) than CDU (38.8%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. CDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or CDU? 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 CDU and Cal State Long Beach.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $19,800 more per year than Cal State Long Beach graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $51,100)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $6,319 lower median federal student loan debt than CDU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,319)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than CDU graduates. ($155 vs. $220)
- More Cal State Long Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/