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KSU GS California State Polytechnic University-Pomona San Jose State Cal State Fullerton San Diego State Georgia Georgia Tech San Francisco State Mercer California State University-Northridge UCLA| California State University Long Beach | Georgia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | Georgia State | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 36,516 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #762 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | gsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | Georgia State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,158 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $22,389 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $13,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $17,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $11,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 94% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | Georgia State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 26,050 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 17,396 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State Long Beach | Georgia State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | Georgia State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $245 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | Georgia State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | Georgia State | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | Georgia State | ||
| 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 Long Beach is larger than than Georgia State based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 36,516 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Georgia State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or Georgia State?
- Georgia State University is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($7,158.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at Georgia State than California State University Long Beach ($22,389.00 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 Georgia State ($9,346 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia State University are 8.1% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($13,816 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than California State University Long Beach (94% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 22% larger than aid received California State University Long Beach ($11,563 vs. $9,478)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Georgia State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or Georgia State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia State or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at California State University Long Beach (1056) is the same at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Cal State Long Beach students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- Georgia State has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Georgia State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or Georgia State? 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 Georgia State and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Long Beach is higher than Georgia State University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from California State University Long Beach earn on average $4,900 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $46,200)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $8,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,699)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($155 vs. $245)
- More Cal State Long Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/