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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 Austin Peay State University UCLA California State University-Fresno Memphis UCSC UC Riverside| California State University Long Beach | Middle Tennessee State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,278 | 20,183 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $27,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,612 | $11,704 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,731 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,512 | $9,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 93% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 79,680 | 14,763 | ||
| Admitted | 37,547 | 10,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.1% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State Long Beach | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $224 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| 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
- California State University Long Beach is larger than than Middle Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (40,278 students vs. 20,183 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Middle Tennessee State University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($7,536.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than California State University Long Beach ($27,072.00 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 Middle Tennessee State University ($9,731 vs. $12,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 33.4% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($11,704 vs. $15,612)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than California State University Long Beach (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Long Beach students is 5.7% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($10,512 vs. $9,942)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or Middle Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middle Tennessee State University or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at California State University Long Beach (1056) is 25 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming Cal State Long Beach students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (3.64)
- Middle Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Cal State Long Beach (47.1%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or Middle Tennessee State University? 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 Middle Tennessee State University and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Long Beach is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (54% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from California State University Long Beach earn on average $8,800 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $42,300)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $6,758 lower median federal student loan debt than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,758)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($155 vs. $224)
- More Cal State Long Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/