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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 | South Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | South Texas College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | McAllen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 27,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | southtexascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | South Texas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $2,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $7,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $6,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $1,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $7,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | South Texas College | ||
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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 | Jun 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | South Texas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | South Texas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | N/A |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | South Texas College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State LA | South Texas College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | South Texas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Texas College is larger than than Cal State LA based on total student enrollment (27,894 students vs. 26,460 students)
Cal State LA vs. South Texas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or South Texas College?
- California State University Los Angeles is 120% more expensive to attend than South Texas College for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $2,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135% higher at Cal State LA than South Texas College ($17,622.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Texas College than Cal State LA ($1,692 vs. $5,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 166.8% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($6,745 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Texas College than California State University Los Angeles (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is 39.9% larger than aid received South Texas College ($10,907 vs. $7,799)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or South Texas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Texas College or Cal State LA .
Cal State LA vs. South Texas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or South Texas 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 South Texas College and Cal State LA.
- Graduates from California State University Los Angeles earn on average $12,700 more per year than South Texas College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $34,200)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/