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San Francisco State Cal State Long Beach Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State CSUDH UW-La Crosse Wisconsin California State University-Fresno California State University-San Bernardino California State University-Northridge CSU Cal State East Bay| California State University Los Angeles | University of Wisconsin Milwaukee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | UWM | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | #840 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 78% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 19/24 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Cal State LA | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Los Angeles is larger than than UWM based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 22,676 students)
Cal State LA vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 40.9% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA for in-state tuition ($8,091.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at UWM than California State University Los Angeles ($19,956.00 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 UWM ($5,801 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 65.2% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($10,896 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (91% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is 82.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($10,907 vs. $5,963)
Cal State LA vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Cal State LA .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 176 points higher than at Cal State LA (874)
- Incoming UWM students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cal State LA (18)
- Accepted freshman Cal State LA students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at UWM (3.16)
- Cal State LA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than UWM (86.3%)
Cal State LA vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or UWM? 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 UWM and Cal State LA.
- The graduation rate at UWM is higher than California State University Los Angeles (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from California State University Los Angeles earn on average $800 more per year than UWM graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $12,038 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($12,920 vs. $24,958)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($133 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State LA students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/