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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona San Francisco State Cal State Fullerton San Diego State Sacramento State UC Riverside UCSC CSU California State University-Northridge UCLA California State University-Fresno UC Merced| California State University Long Beach | San Jose State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | San Jose State | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 35,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | sjsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | San Jose State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $18,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $14,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $9,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 59% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | San Jose State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 34,002 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 26,083 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1010/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State Long Beach | San Jose State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | San Jose State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $59,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $155 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | San Jose State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | San Jose State | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | San Jose State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Long Beach is larger than than San Jose State based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 35,751 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. San Jose State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or San Jose State?
- California State University Long Beach and San Jose State cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Cal State Long Beach as San Jose State University ($17,622.00 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 San Jose State ($9,346 vs. $14,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Long Beach are 24.4% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($14,932 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Long Beach than San Jose State University (75% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Long Beach students is 2.9% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($9,478 vs. $9,210)
Cal State Long Beach vs. San Jose State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or San Jose State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose State or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at California State University Long Beach (1056) is 1 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming Cal State Long Beach students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. San Jose State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or San Jose 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 San Jose State and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Long Beach is higher than San Jose State University (54% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Cal State Long Beach graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $51,100)
- San Jose State University and Cal State Long Beach graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($15,000 vs. $15,000)
- San Jose State University and Cal State Long Beach graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($155 vs. $155)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State Long Beach students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/