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UCF Miami California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Florida State San Jose State Cal State Fullerton San Diego State Nova FAU San Francisco State University of South Florida St. Petersburg California State University-Northridge| California State University Long Beach | Florida International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | FIU | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 55,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #622 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | fiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | FIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,721 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,529 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $9,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $11,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 89% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | FIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 17,343 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 11,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1060/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State Long Beach | FIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | FIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $49,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $17,228 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $178 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | FIU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 67% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | FIU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | FIU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than Cal State Long Beach based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 38,973 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. FIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or FIU?
- California State University Long Beach is 21.6% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Cal State Long Beach than Florida International University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Long Beach than FIU ($9,346 vs. $9,881)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 28.7% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($11,600 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida International University than California State University Long Beach (89% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida International University students is 17% larger than aid received California State University Long Beach ($11,087 vs. $9,478)
Cal State Long Beach vs. FIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or FIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FIU or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at Florida International University (1090) is 34 points higher than at Cal State Long Beach (1056)
- Incoming FIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cal State Long Beach (23)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Cal State Long Beach (3.7)
- FIU has a higher acceptance rate (63.9%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. FIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or FIU? 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 FIU and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Long Beach is higher than Florida International University (54% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University Long Beach earn on average $1,200 more per year than FIU graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $49,900)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $2,228 lower median federal student loan debt than FIU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,228)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than FIU graduates. ($155 vs. $178)
- More Cal State Long Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/