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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 | Southern California Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Anaheim, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,080 | 537 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #941 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | scitech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $17,915 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,915 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,658 | $15,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,551 | $27,934 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,478 | $6,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,748 | 120 | ||
| Admitted | 30,106 | 105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 87.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 88.6%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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 19, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $98 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State LA | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| 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 Southern California Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (25,080 students vs. 537 students)
Cal State LA vs. Southern California Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or Southern California Institute of Technology?
- Southern California Institute of Technology is 212% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA for in-state tuition ($17,915.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Southern California Institute of Technology than California State University Los Angeles ($17,915.00 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 Southern California Institute of Technology ($4,551 vs. $27,934)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Technology are 21.7% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($15,336 vs. $18,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles than Southern California Institute of Technology (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is 97.1% larger than aid received Southern California Institute of Technology ($12,478 vs. $6,330)
Cal State LA vs. Southern California Institute of Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or Southern California Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern California Institute of Technology or Cal State LA .
- Cal State LA has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Southern California Institute of Technology (87.5%)
Cal State LA vs. Southern California Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or Southern California Institute of Technology? 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 Southern California Institute of Technology and Cal State LA.
- The graduation rate at Southern California Institute of Technology is higher than California State University Los Angeles (57% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from California State University Los Angeles earn on average $15,300 more per year than Southern California Institute of Technology graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $31,600)
- Southern California Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,420 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State LA graduates. ($9,500 vs. $12,920)
- Southern California Institute of Technology graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State LA graduates. ($98 vs. $133)
- More Cal State LA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern California Institute of Technology 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/