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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 | Hope International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | HIU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Fullerton, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,080 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #941 | #935 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | hiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | HIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $35,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $35,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,658 | $13,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,551 | $30,514 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,478 | $21,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | HIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,748 | 828 | ||
| Admitted | 30,106 | 293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 35.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 1000/1180 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | HIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | HIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | HIU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 11% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
Cal State LA | HIU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | HIU | ||
| 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 HIU based on total student enrollment (25,080 students vs. 1,140 students)
Cal State LA vs. HIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or HIU?
- Hope International University is 509.5% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.6% higher at HIU than California State University Los Angeles ($35,000.00 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 HIU ($4,551 vs. $30,514)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope International University are 36.2% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($13,700 vs. $18,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than California State University Los Angeles (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 76.2% larger than aid received California State University Los Angeles ($21,986 vs. $12,478)
Cal State LA vs. HIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or HIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HIU or Cal State LA .
- The average SAT score at Hope International University (910) is 36 points higher than at Cal State LA (874)
- Incoming HIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Cal State LA (18)
- Accepted freshman Cal State LA students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at HIU (3.26)
- Cal State LA has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than HIU (35.4%)
Cal State LA vs. HIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or HIU? 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 HIU and Cal State LA.
- The graduation rate at Cal State LA is higher than Hope International University (36% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from California State University Los Angeles earn on average $7,200 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,700)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $13,080 lower median federal student loan debt than HIU graduates. ($12,920 vs. $26,000)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than HIU graduates. ($133 vs. $268)
- More HIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State LA students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/