| Cal State Long Beach vs. Cal State Fullerton |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#5 in Federal Region IX Universities #29 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #10 in Federal Region IX Universities #39 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice), Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Professional Practice), Doctorate (Other) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,846 California Residents $18,726 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$6,976 California Residents $18,856 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,280 California Residents $17,784 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,410 California Residents $17,914 Out-of-State |
| More$8,722 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,612 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter46.85% | Acceptance Rate | Easier59.43% |
| Lower15.47% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable15.73% |
| High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller40,069 | Total Enrollment | Larger42,051 |
| Smaller34,216 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger36,975 |
| Larger5,853 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,076 |
| Smaller38,645 | Online Student Population | Larger39,292 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher75% | Graduate Rate | Lower71% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,722) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,045) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,464) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,008) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty24 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty27 to 1 |
| 2,309 | Number of faculties | 2,017 |
| Lower$92,496 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$93,166 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.