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CU Boulder Colorado State California State Polytechnic University-Pomona DU San Jose State Cal State Fullerton San Diego State Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS San Francisco State California State University-Northridge UCLA| California State University Long Beach | University of Colorado Denver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | CU Denver | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Denver, CO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 23,744 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #387 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | ucdenver.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | CU Denver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,736 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $25,992 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $14,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $16,079 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $9,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 93% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | CU Denver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 15,631 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 11,658 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1030/1260 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State Long Beach | CU Denver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | CU Denver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $68,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,190 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $219 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | CU Denver | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | CU Denver | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | CU Denver | ||
| 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 CU Denver based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 23,744 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. CU Denver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or CU Denver?
- University of Colorado Denver is 52.1% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($8,736.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at CU Denver than California State University Long Beach ($25,992.00 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 CU Denver ($9,346 vs. $16,079)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Colorado Denver are 4.9% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($14,230 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Denver than California State University Long Beach (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Long Beach students is 1% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($9,478 vs. $9,384)
Cal State Long Beach vs. CU Denver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or CU Denver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU Denver or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at California State University Long Beach (1056) is 1 points higher than at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming Cal State Long Beach students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CU Denver (23)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at CU Denver (3.46)
- CU Denver has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. CU Denver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or CU Denver? 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 CU Denver and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Long Beach is higher than University of Colorado Denver (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $17,100 more per year than Cal State Long Beach graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $51,100)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $6,190 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Denver graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,190)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than CU Denver graduates. ($155 vs. $219)
- More Cal State Long Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU Denver students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/