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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 | Hope International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | HIU | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Fullerton, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 1,116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #935 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | hiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | HIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $26,146 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $23,077 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | HIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 810 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 32.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1000/1180 | ||
| 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 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State Long Beach | HIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | HIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | HIU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 11% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | HIU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | HIU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Long Beach is larger than than HIU based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 1,116 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. HIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or HIU?
- Hope International University is 500.8% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at HIU than California State University Long Beach ($34,500.00 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 HIU ($9,346 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope International University are 14.4% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($13,050 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than California State University Long Beach (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 143.5% larger than aid received California State University Long Beach ($23,077 vs. $9,478)
Cal State Long Beach vs. HIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or HIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HIU or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at California State University Long Beach (1056) is 146 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming Cal State Long Beach students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at HIU (3.26)
- Cal State Long Beach has a higher acceptance rate (40%) than HIU (32.2%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. HIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or HIU? 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 HIU and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Long Beach is higher than Hope International University (54% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from California State University Long Beach earn on average $11,400 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $39,700)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than HIU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than HIU graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Cal State Long Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HIU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/