| Cal State Long Beach vs. CSUN |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#5 in Federal Region IX Universities #29 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #21 in Federal Region IX Universities #49 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,008 California Residents $18,888 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$7,095 California Residents $18,975 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,442 California Residents $17,946 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,529 California Residents $18,033 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,847 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,447 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter39.95% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91.23% |
| Lower17.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.99% |
| 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 |
| 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 | Smaller37,579 |
| Larger32,931 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller32,181 |
| Larger6,042 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,398 |
| Smaller2,307 | Online Student Population | Larger3,333 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower55% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher5% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,196) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,416) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,642) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
| 2,309 | Number of faculties | 1,943 |
| Lower$99,001 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$99,651 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.