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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 | Life Pacific College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | Life Pacific College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | San Dimas, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 500 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | lifepacific.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | Life Pacific College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $18,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $18,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $22,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $9,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 91% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | Life Pacific College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | 145 | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | 137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 54.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 930/1085 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | Life Pacific College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | Life Pacific College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $20,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $212 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | Life Pacific College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Cal State LA | Life Pacific College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | Life Pacific College | ||
| 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 Life Pacific College based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 500 students)
Cal State LA vs. Life Pacific College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or Life Pacific College?
- Life Pacific College is 217.7% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA for in-state tuition ($18,240.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Life Pacific College than California State University Los Angeles ($18,240.00 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 Life Pacific College ($5,801 vs. $22,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Life Pacific College are 78.2% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($10,100 vs. $17,998)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles as Life Pacific College (91% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is 12% larger than aid received Life Pacific College ($10,907 vs. $9,737)
Cal State LA vs. Life Pacific College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or Life Pacific College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Life Pacific College or Cal State LA .
- The average SAT score at Life Pacific College (901) is 27 points higher than at Cal State LA (874)
- Incoming Cal State LA students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Life Pacific College (18)
- Accepted freshman Cal State LA students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Life Pacific College (2.91)
- Life Pacific College has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Cal State LA (86.9%)
Cal State LA vs. Life Pacific College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or Life Pacific College? 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 Life Pacific College and Cal State LA.
- The graduation rate at Cal State LA is higher than Life Pacific College (36% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University Los Angeles earn on average $14,900 more per year than Life Pacific College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $32,000)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $7,610 lower median federal student loan debt than Life Pacific College graduates. ($12,920 vs. $20,530)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Life Pacific College graduates. ($133 vs. $212)
- More Cal State LA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life Pacific College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/