Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
San Francisco State California State Polytechnic University-Pomona San Jose State Cal State Fullerton San Diego State USD California State University-Northridge UCLA California State University-Fresno SCU UCSC UC Riverside| California State University Long Beach | University of San Francisco | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | USF | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 9,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #137 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | usfca.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | USF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $54,980 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $54,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $42,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $30,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 96% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | USF | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 23,103 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 16,444 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State Long Beach | USF | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | USF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $70,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | USF | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | USF | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 97% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | USF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Long Beach is larger than than USF based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 9,688 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. USF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or USF?
- University of San Francisco is 857.5% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212% higher at USF than California State University Long Beach ($54,980.00 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 USF ($9,346 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Long Beach are 10.8% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($14,932 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Francisco than California State University Long Beach (96% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 226.2% larger than aid received California State University Long Beach ($30,916 vs. $9,478)
Cal State Long Beach vs. USF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or USF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USF or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at University of San Francisco (1172) is 116 points higher than at Cal State Long Beach (1056)
- Incoming USF students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Cal State Long Beach (23)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at USF (3.57)
- USF has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. USF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or USF? 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 USF and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at USF is higher than California State University Long Beach (70% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $19,300 more per year than Cal State Long Beach graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $51,100)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More USF 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/