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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 | Platt College Los Angeles | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Alhambra, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 667 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | plattcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $14,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,519 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $13,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $29,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $6,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 85% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
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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 | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $217 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State LA | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
| 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
- California State University Los Angeles is larger than than Platt College-Los Angeles based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 667 students)
Cal State LA vs. Platt College-Los Angeles Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or Platt College-Los Angeles?
- Platt College Los Angeles is 152.9% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA for in-state tuition ($14,519.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Cal State LA than Platt College Los Angeles ($17,622.00 vs. $14,519.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Los Angeles than Platt College-Los Angeles ($5,801 vs. $29,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Platt College Los Angeles are 30.1% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($13,832 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles than Platt College Los Angeles (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is 65.6% larger than aid received Platt College Los Angeles ($10,907 vs. $6,587)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or Platt College-Los Angeles? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Platt College-Los Angeles or Cal State LA .
Cal State LA vs. Platt College-Los Angeles Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or Platt College-Los Angeles? 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 Platt College-Los Angeles and Cal State LA.
- The graduation rate at Platt College-Los Angeles is higher than California State University Los Angeles (46% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from California State University Los Angeles earn on average $12,200 more per year than Platt College-Los Angeles graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $34,700)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $8,080 lower median federal student loan debt than Platt College-Los Angeles graduates. ($12,920 vs. $21,000)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Platt College-Los Angeles graduates. ($133 vs. $217)
- More Cal State LA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Platt College-Los Angeles students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/