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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona San Jose State Cal State Fullerton San Diego State NMSU San Francisco State California State University-Northridge UCLA California State University-Fresno UCSC UC Riverside Texas Tech| California State University Long Beach | University of New Mexico Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | UNM | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 21,953 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #658 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $10,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $10,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $9,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 97% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 12,639 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 12,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1030/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Cal State Long Beach | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $201 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | UNM | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | UNM | ||
| 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 UNM based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 21,953 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or UNM?
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is 18.5% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($6,803.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at UNM than California State University Long Beach ($25,138.00 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 UNM ($9,346 vs. $10,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 36.8% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($10,916 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than California State University Long Beach (97% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Long Beach students is 2.1% larger than aid received University of New Mexico Main Campus ($9,478 vs. $9,280)
Cal State Long Beach vs. UNM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at California State University Long Beach (1056) is 16 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming Cal State Long Beach students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or UNM? 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 UNM and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Long Beach is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from California State University Long Beach earn on average $8,400 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $42,700)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNM graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,500)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than UNM graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More Cal State Long Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/