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KU San Francisco State Cal State Long Beach Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State CSUDH ESU California State University-Fresno California State University-San Bernardino California State University-Northridge CSU Cal State East Bay| California State University Los Angeles | Kansas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | K-State | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Manhattan, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 19,722 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | k-state.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | K-State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $9,489 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $25,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $18,855 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $8,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 89% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | K-State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | 9,706 | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | 9,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 19, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | K-State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | K-State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $232 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | K-State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State LA | K-State | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | K-State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Los Angeles is larger than than K-State based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 19,722 students)
Cal State LA vs. K-State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or K-State?
- Kansas State University is 65.3% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA for in-state tuition ($9,489.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at K-State than California State University Los Angeles ($25,560.00 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 K-State ($5,801 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 78.2% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($10,100 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles than Kansas State University (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is 27.8% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($10,907 vs. $8,537)
Cal State LA vs. K-State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or K-State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between K-State or Cal State LA .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Cal State LA (3.31)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Cal State LA (86.9%)
Cal State LA vs. K-State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or K-State? 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 K-State and Cal State LA.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than California State University Los Angeles (56% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Cal State LA graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $46,900)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $9,580 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($12,920 vs. $22,500)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($133 vs. $232)
- More K-State 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/