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San Francisco State Sonoma State University Cal State Long Beach Cal State Fullerton San Jose State Sacramento State Humboldt State University CSUDH CSU California State University-Fresno California State University-San Bernardino California State University-Northridge| California State University Los Angeles | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 66% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 19, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $144 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Cal State LA | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Los Angeles is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 7,045 students)
Cal State LA vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or CSUMB?
- California State University Los Angeles and CSUMB 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 LA as California State University Monterey Bay ($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 Los Angeles than CSUMB ($5,801 vs. $11,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Monterey Bay are 10.7% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($16,262 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles than California State University Monterey Bay (91% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is 25.3% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($10,907 vs. $8,702)
Cal State LA vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Cal State LA .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Cal State LA (3.31)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Cal State LA (86.9%)
Cal State LA vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Cal State LA.
- The graduation rate at CSUMB is higher than California State University Los Angeles (38% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from California State University Los Angeles earn on average $1,600 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $1,080 lower median federal student loan debt than CSUMB graduates. ($12,920 vs. $14,000)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CSUMB graduates. ($133 vs. $144)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State LA students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/