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California State University-Fullerton vs California State University-Long Beach
Two California research universities on the same federal measures. California State University-Fullerton has 38,546 undergraduates, California State University-Long Beach 35,924.
| 2 colleges | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Sector | Public | Public |
| City | Fullerton | Long Beach |
| Undergraduates | 38,546 | 35,924 |
| Getting in | ||
| Admission rate | 90% | 46% |
| Average SAT | — | — |
| Cost | ||
| Net price / year | $5,115 | $9,426 |
| Cost of attendance | $17,787 | $22,926 |
| Tuition, out-of-state | $21,272 | $21,658 |
| Outcomes | ||
| Graduation, 6 years | 68% | 70% |
| First-year retention | 82% | 87% |
| Median earnings, 10 years | $69,015 | $69,554 |
| Median debt | $13,594 | $14,195 |
| Students | ||
| Pell Grant share | 53% | 54% |
| First-generation | 49% | 49% |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 26 | 23 |
Highlighted: better value in the row. Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education.