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Michigan State California State Polytechnic University-Pomona UM-Dearborn Oakland San Jose State Cal State Fullerton San Diego State San Francisco State Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Eastern Michigan University California State University-Northridge UCLA| California State University Long Beach | Wayne State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | WSU | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 96% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $230 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | WSU | ||
| 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 WSU based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 23,630 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or WSU?
- Wayne State University is 125.2% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at WSU than California State University Long Beach ($29,622.00 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 WSU ($9,346 vs. $15,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 31.9% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($11,321 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than California State University Long Beach (96% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 11.9% larger than aid received California State University Long Beach ($10,605 vs. $9,478)
Cal State Long Beach vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 14 points higher than at Cal State Long Beach (1056)
- Incoming Cal State Long Beach students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or WSU? 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 WSU and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Long Beach is higher than Wayne State University (54% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from California State University Long Beach earn on average $100 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $51,000)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $7,258 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,258)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($155 vs. $230)
- More Cal State Long Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/