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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 | Dominican University of California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | DUofC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | San Rafael, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 1,877 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | #407 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | dominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | DUofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $48,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $48,606 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $15,489 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $49,907 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $17,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 91% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | DUofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | 1,746 | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | 1,627 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 23/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 1088/1236 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 19, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | DUofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | DUofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | DUofC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Cal State LA | DUofC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | DUofC | ||
| 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 DUofC based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 1,877 students)
Cal State LA vs. DUofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or DUofC?
- Dominican University of California is 746.5% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.8% higher at DUofC than California State University Los Angeles ($48,606.00 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 DUofC ($5,801 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University of California are 16.2% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($15,489 vs. $17,998)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles as Dominican University of California (91% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University of California students is 57.6% larger than aid received California State University Los Angeles ($17,194 vs. $10,907)
Cal State LA vs. DUofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or DUofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DUofC or Cal State LA .
- The average SAT score at Dominican University of California (1054) is 180 points higher than at Cal State LA (874)
- Incoming DUofC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cal State LA (18)
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Cal State LA (3.31)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Cal State LA (86.9%)
Cal State LA vs. DUofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or DUofC? 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 DUofC and Cal State LA.
- The graduation rate at DUofC is higher than California State University Los Angeles (56% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $11,500 more per year than Cal State LA graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $46,900)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $14,080 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($12,920 vs. $27,000)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($133 vs. $279)
- More DUofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State LA students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/