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San Francisco State Cal State Long Beach Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State DSC CSUDH California State University-Fresno California State University-San Bernardino California State University-Northridge CSU Cal State East Bay Utah| California State University Los Angeles | Utah Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | UVU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Orem, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 43,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | uvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | UVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $9,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $3,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | UVU | ||
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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 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | UVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | UVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $15,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $157 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | UVU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Cal State LA | UVU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | UVU | ||
| 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
- Utah Valley University is larger than than Cal State LA based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 26,460 students)
Cal State LA vs. UVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or UVU?
- California State University Los Angeles is 2.3% more expensive to attend than UVU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Cal State LA than Utah Valley University ($17,622.00 vs. $17,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Los Angeles than UVU ($5,801 vs. $9,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah Valley University are 94.9% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($9,234 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than California State University Los Angeles (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is 200.1% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($10,907 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or UVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVU or Cal State LA .
- Accepted freshman UVU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Cal State LA (3.31)
Cal State LA vs. UVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or UVU? 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 UVU and Cal State LA.
- The graduation rate at Cal State LA is higher than Utah Valley University (36% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Cal State LA graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $46,900)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $2,280 lower median federal student loan debt than UVU graduates. ($12,920 vs. $15,200)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UVU graduates. ($133 vs. $157)
- More UVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State LA students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/