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San Francisco State Cal State Long Beach Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State CSUDH California State University-Fresno UCI California State University-San Bernardino California State University-Northridge CSU Cal State East Bay La Verne| California State University Los Angeles | Concordia University Irvine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Irvine, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 3,744 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | #472 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | cui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $39,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $39,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $29,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $24,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | 3,576 | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | 2,467 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 69% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 1030/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $22,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $234 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 14% |
Students |
Cal State LA | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| 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 Los Angeles is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 3,744 students)
Cal State LA vs. Concordia University-Irvine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or Concordia University-Irvine?
- Concordia University Irvine is 585% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than California State University Los Angeles ($39,330.00 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 Concordia University-Irvine ($5,801 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 40.9% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($12,770 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than California State University Los Angeles (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 125.8% larger than aid received California State University Los Angeles ($24,623 vs. $10,907)
Cal State LA vs. Concordia University-Irvine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or Concordia University-Irvine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Irvine or Cal State LA .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Irvine (1029) is 155 points higher than at Cal State LA (874)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cal State LA (18)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Cal State LA (3.31)
- Cal State LA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Cal State LA vs. Concordia University-Irvine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or Concordia University-Irvine? 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 Concordia University-Irvine and Cal State LA.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine is higher than California State University Los Angeles (51% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $1,400 more per year than Cal State LA graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,900)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $9,758 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($12,920 vs. $22,678)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($133 vs. $234)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State LA students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/