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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 UVU La Verne| California State University Los Angeles | Weber State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | WSU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 29,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $10,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $5,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | WSU | ||
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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 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $155 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 14% |
Students |
Cal State LA | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Weber State University is larger than than Cal State LA based on total student enrollment (29,914 students vs. 26,460 students)
Cal State LA vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or WSU?
- California State University Los Angeles is 5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,471.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Cal State LA than Weber State University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Los Angeles than WSU ($5,801 vs. $10,525)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Weber State University are 95% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($9,232 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weber State 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 87.1% larger than aid received Weber State University ($10,907 vs. $5,831)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Cal State LA .
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Cal State LA (3.31)
Cal State LA vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or WSU? 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 WSU and Cal State LA.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than California State University Los Angeles (43% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Weber State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Cal State LA graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $46,900)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $2,080 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($12,920 vs. $15,000)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($133 vs. $155)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State LA students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/