| Cal State Long Beach vs. Cal Poly |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#5 in Federal Region IX Universities #29 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #1 in Federal Region IX Universities #24 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,008 California Residents $18,888 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,075 California Residents $30,995 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,442 California Residents $17,946 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,509 California Residents $22,013 Out-of-State |
| More$8,847 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,853 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier39.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter30.43% |
| Lower17.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.57% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger38,973 | Total Enrollment | Smaller22,000 |
| Larger32,931 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller21,026 |
| Larger6,042 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller974 |
| Larger2,307 | Online Student Population | Smaller151 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower72% | Graduate Rate | Higher85% |
| Higher2% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,196) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,770) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 2,309 | Number of faculties | 1,264 |
| Lower$99,001 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$103,248 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.