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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 | Florida State College at Jacksonville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | FSCJ | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 20,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | fscj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | FSCJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $2,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $9,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $8,496 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $2,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $5,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 62% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | FSCJ | ||
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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 | FSCJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | FSCJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $108 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | FSCJ | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Cal State LA | FSCJ | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | FSCJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Los Angeles is larger than than FSCJ based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 20,363 students)
Cal State LA vs. FSCJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or FSCJ?
- California State University Los Angeles is 122.7% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $2,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83% higher at Cal State LA than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($17,622.00 vs. $9,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State College at Jacksonville than Cal State LA ($2,341 vs. $5,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State College at Jacksonville are 111.8% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($8,496 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles than Florida State College at Jacksonville (91% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is 92% larger than aid received Florida State College at Jacksonville ($10,907 vs. $5,680)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or FSCJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSCJ or Cal State LA .
Cal State LA vs. FSCJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or FSCJ? 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 FSCJ and Cal State LA.
- Graduates from California State University Los Angeles earn on average $12,400 more per year than FSCJ graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $34,500)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $2,420 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State LA graduates. ($10,500 vs. $12,920)
- FSCJ 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 FSCJ students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/