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San Francisco State Cal State Long Beach Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State NSC CSUDH California State University-Fresno California State University-San Bernardino California State University-Northridge CSU Cal State East Bay La Verne| California State University Los Angeles | College of Southern Nevada | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | CSN | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 28,901 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | csn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | CSN | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $3,383 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $10,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $7,685 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $5,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 76% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | CSN | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | - | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 19, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | CSN | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | CSN | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $108 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | CSN | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Cal State LA | CSN | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | CSN | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Southern Nevada is larger than than Cal State LA based on total student enrollment (28,901 students vs. 26,460 students)
Cal State LA vs. CSN Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or CSN?
- California State University Los Angeles is 69.7% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Cal State LA than College of Southern Nevada ($17,622.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Los Angeles than CSN ($5,801 vs. $7,685)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Nevada are 65.6% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($10,866 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles than College of Southern Nevada (91% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is 115.5% larger than aid received College of Southern Nevada ($10,907 vs. $5,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or CSN? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSN or Cal State LA .
Cal State LA vs. CSN Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or CSN? 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 CSN and Cal State LA.
- Graduates from California State University Los Angeles earn on average $10,900 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $2,420 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State LA graduates. ($10,500 vs. $12,920)
- CSN graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State LA graduates. ($108 vs. $133)
- More Cal State LA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/