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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 | Minerva University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | Minerva | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | San Francisco, California | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,080 | 656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #941 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | minerva.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | Minerva | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $18,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $18,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,658 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,551 | $16,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,478 | $18,394 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 64% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | Minerva | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,748 | 9,856 | ||
| Admitted | 30,106 | 350 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 3.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 56.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| 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 | Minerva | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | Minerva | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | N/A |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | Minerva | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Cal State LA | Minerva | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | Minerva | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Los Angeles is larger than than Minerva based on total student enrollment (25,080 students vs. 656 students)
Cal State LA vs. Minerva Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or Minerva?
- Minerva University is 225.7% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA for in-state tuition ($18,700.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Minerva than California State University Los Angeles ($18,700.00 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 Minerva ($4,551 vs. $16,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minerva University are 39.8% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($13,350 vs. $18,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles than Minerva University (93% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minerva University students is 47.4% larger than aid received California State University Los Angeles ($18,394 vs. $12,478)
Cal State LA vs. Minerva Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or Minerva? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minerva or Cal State LA .
- Cal State LA has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Minerva (3.6%)
Cal State LA vs. Minerva Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or Minerva? 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 Minerva and Cal State LA.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/