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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 | La Sierra University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | La Sierra University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Riverside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 1,614 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | #645 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | lasierra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | La Sierra University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $33,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $11,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $25,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $21,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | La Sierra University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | 1,725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 19, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | La Sierra University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | La Sierra University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $310 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | La Sierra University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Cal State LA | La Sierra University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | La Sierra University | ||
| 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 La Sierra University based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 1,614 students)
Cal State LA vs. La Sierra University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or La Sierra University?
- La Sierra University is 490.6% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA for in-state tuition ($33,912.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at La Sierra University than California State University Los Angeles ($33,912.00 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 La Sierra University ($5,801 vs. $25,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 58.9% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($11,325 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than California State University Los Angeles (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is 100.5% larger than aid received California State University Los Angeles ($21,867 vs. $10,907)
Cal State LA vs. La Sierra University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or La Sierra University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Sierra University or Cal State LA .
- The average SAT score at La Sierra University (929) is 55 points higher than at Cal State LA (874)
- Incoming La Sierra University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Cal State LA (18)
- Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Cal State LA (3.31)
- La Sierra University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Cal State LA (86.9%)
Cal State LA vs. La Sierra University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or La Sierra University? 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 La Sierra University and Cal State LA.
- The graduation rate at Cal State LA is higher than La Sierra University (36% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Cal State LA graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $46,900)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $17,080 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($12,920 vs. $30,000)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $177 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($133 vs. $310)
- More Cal State LA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/