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San Francisco State Cal State Long Beach Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State CSUDH California State University-Fresno California State University-San Bernardino California State University-Northridge CSU Cal State East Bay La Verne UC Merced| California State University Los Angeles | Columbia College Hollywood | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Tarzana, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 291 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | columbiacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $25,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $16,578 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $32,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $7,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 91% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | - | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $25,023 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State LA | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Los Angeles is larger than than Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 291 students)
Cal State LA vs. Columbia College Hollywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or Columbia College Hollywood?
- Columbia College Hollywood is 347.2% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA for in-state tuition ($25,680.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Columbia College Hollywood than California State University Los Angeles ($25,680.00 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 Columbia College Hollywood ($5,801 vs. $32,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College Hollywood are 8.6% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($16,578 vs. $17,998)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles as Columbia College Hollywood (91% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is 49% larger than aid received Columbia College Hollywood ($10,907 vs. $7,319)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or Columbia College Hollywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College Hollywood or Cal State LA .
- Accepted freshman Cal State LA students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Columbia College Hollywood (3.2)
Cal State LA vs. Columbia College Hollywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or Columbia College Hollywood? 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 Columbia College Hollywood and Cal State LA.
- Graduates from California State University Los Angeles earn on average $10,800 more per year than Columbia College Hollywood graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $36,100)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $12,103 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College Hollywood graduates. ($12,920 vs. $25,023)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College Hollywood graduates. ($133 vs. $258)
- More Cal State LA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College Hollywood students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/