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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 | Pacific Oaks College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 1,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | pacificoaks.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $18,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | 63 | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | 25 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 39.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $20,967 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $216 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Cal State LA | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Los Angeles is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 1,068 students)
Cal State LA vs. Pacific Oaks College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or Pacific Oaks College?
- Pacific Oaks College is 100% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA for in-state tuition ($11,482.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Cal State LA than Pacific Oaks College ($17,622.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Los Angeles are 3% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($17,998 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles than Pacific Oaks College (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($10,907 vs. $0)
Cal State LA vs. Pacific Oaks College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or Pacific Oaks College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Oaks College or Cal State LA .
- Cal State LA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
Cal State LA vs. Pacific Oaks College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or Pacific Oaks 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 Pacific Oaks College and Cal State LA.
- Graduates from California State University Los Angeles earn on average $4,800 more per year than Pacific Oaks College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $42,100)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $8,047 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($12,920 vs. $20,967)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($133 vs. $216)
- More Cal State LA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/