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BC 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 Valencia College| California State University Los Angeles | Miami Dade College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | MDC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 47,245 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | mdc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | MDC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $1,987 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $7,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $24,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $5,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $6,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 83% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | MDC | ||
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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 | MDC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | MDC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $8,703 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $89 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | MDC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 69% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Cal State LA | MDC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | MDC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than Cal State LA based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 26,460 students)
Cal State LA vs. MDC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or MDC?
- California State University Los Angeles is 189% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.7% higher at Cal State LA than Miami Dade College ($17,622.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than Cal State LA ($5,478 vs. $5,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Los Angeles are 33.6% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($17,998 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles than Miami Dade College (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is 64.1% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($10,907 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or MDC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MDC or Cal State LA .
Cal State LA vs. MDC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or MDC? 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 MDC and Cal State LA.
- Graduates from California State University Los Angeles earn on average $12,800 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $4,217 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State LA graduates. ($8,703 vs. $12,920)
- MDC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State LA graduates. ($89 vs. $133)
- More Cal State LA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/