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San Francisco State Cal State Long Beach Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State UVU 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 | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | DSC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | DSC | ||
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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 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $171 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State LA | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Los Angeles is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 12,556 students)
Cal State LA vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or DSC?
- California State University Los Angeles is 9% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Cal State LA than Dixie State College of Utah ($17,622.00 vs. $16,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Los Angeles than DSC ($5,801 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 143.7% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($7,384 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than California State University Los Angeles (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is 57% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($10,907 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Cal State LA .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Cal State LA (3.31)
Cal State LA vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or DSC? 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 DSC and Cal State LA.
- Graduates from California State University Los Angeles earn on average $7,300 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,600)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $3,705 lower median federal student loan debt than DSC graduates. ($12,920 vs. $16,625)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than DSC graduates. ($133 vs. $171)
- More Cal State LA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/