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San Francisco State Azusa Pacific University Cal State Long Beach Cal State Fullerton Whittier College Sacramento State CSUDH California State University-Fresno University of Redlands California State University-San Bernardino California State University-Northridge CSU| California State University Los Angeles | University of La Verne | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | La Verne | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | La Verne, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 5,662 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | #328 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | laverne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | La Verne | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $45,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $45,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $15,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $25,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $34,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 93% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | La Verne | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | 6,172 | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | 4,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 73.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 970/1303 | ||
| 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 | La Verne | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | La Verne | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | La Verne | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Cal State LA | La Verne | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | La Verne | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Los Angeles is larger than than La Verne based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 5,662 students)
Cal State LA vs. La Verne Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or La Verne?
- University of La Verne is 698.5% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA for in-state tuition ($45,850.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.2% higher at La Verne than California State University Los Angeles ($45,850.00 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 La Verne ($5,801 vs. $25,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of La Verne are 18.6% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($15,180 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of La Verne than California State University Los Angeles (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of La Verne students is 214% larger than aid received California State University Los Angeles ($34,244 vs. $10,907)
Cal State LA vs. La Verne Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or La Verne? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Verne or Cal State LA .
- The average SAT score at University of La Verne (1034) is 160 points higher than at Cal State LA (874)
- Incoming La Verne students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Cal State LA (18)
- Accepted freshman Cal State LA students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at La Verne (3.24)
- Cal State LA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than La Verne (73.5%)
Cal State LA vs. La Verne Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or La Verne? 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 La Verne and Cal State LA.
- The graduation rate at La Verne is higher than California State University Los Angeles (58% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of La Verne earn on average $5,100 more per year than Cal State LA graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $46,900)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $12,080 lower median federal student loan debt than La Verne graduates. ($12,920 vs. $25,000)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than La Verne graduates. ($133 vs. $258)
- More Cal State LA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Verne 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/