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FGCU UCF California State Polytechnic University-Pomona San Jose State Cal State Fullerton San Diego State Florida State Nova FIU San Francisco State University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF| California State University Long Beach | Florida Atlantic University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | FAU | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Boca Raton, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 29,592 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #738 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | fau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | FAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $2,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $12,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $9,711 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $10,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 85% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | FAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 24,268 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 19,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1020/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State Long Beach | FAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | FAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $16,861 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $174 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | FAU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | FAU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | FAU | ||
| 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 Long Beach is larger than than FAU based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 29,592 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. FAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or FAU?
- California State University Long Beach is 127.7% more expensive to attend than FAU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $2,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Cal State Long Beach than Florida Atlantic University ($17,622.00 vs. $14,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Long Beach than FAU ($9,346 vs. $9,711)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Atlantic University are 19.1% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($12,536 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Atlantic University than California State University Long Beach (85% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Atlantic University students is 9% larger than aid received California State University Long Beach ($10,334 vs. $9,478)
Cal State Long Beach vs. FAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or FAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FAU or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at California State University Long Beach (1056) is 9 points higher than at FAU (1047)
- Incoming Cal State Long Beach students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at FAU (23)
- Accepted freshman FAU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Cal State Long Beach (3.7)
- FAU has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. FAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or FAU? 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 FAU and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Long Beach is higher than Florida Atlantic University (54% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University Long Beach earn on average $4,900 more per year than FAU graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $46,200)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $1,861 lower median federal student loan debt than FAU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,861)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than FAU graduates. ($155 vs. $174)
- More Cal State Long Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FAU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/