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San Francisco State Cal State Long Beach Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State CSN CSUDH California State University-Fresno California State University-San Bernardino California State University-Northridge CSU Cal State East Bay La Verne| California State University Los Angeles | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | NSC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 91% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 19, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $236 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Cal State LA | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Los Angeles is larger than than NSC based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 7,169 students)
Cal State LA vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or NSC?
- California State University Los Angeles is 3.5% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at NSC than California State University Los Angeles ($19,289.00 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 NSC ($5,801 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nevada State College are 66.2% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($10,830 vs. $17,998)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles as Nevada State College (91% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is 62.9% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($10,907 vs. $6,696)
Cal State LA vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or Cal State LA .
- Accepted freshman Cal State LA students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at NSC (2.75)
- Cal State LA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than NSC (82.5%)
Cal State LA vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or NSC? 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 NSC and Cal State LA.
- The graduation rate at Cal State LA is higher than Nevada State College (36% vs. 22%)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSC graduates. ($12,920 vs. $22,920)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than NSC graduates. ($133 vs. $236)
- More Cal State LA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/