Cal State Long Beach vs. UCSD |
#5 in Federal Region IX Universities #29 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #38 in National Universities #31 in World University Rankings #11 in California Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$7,008 California Residents $18,888 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,265 California Residents $46,042 Out-of-State |
cheaper$8,442 California Residents $17,946 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,535 California Residents $29,637 Out-of-State |
Less$8,847 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,811 |
Admission | ||
Easier39.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter23.71% |
Lower17.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.05% |
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 Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller38,973 | Total Enrollment | Larger42,006 |
Smaller32,931 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger33,096 |
Smaller6,042 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,910 |
Larger2,307 | Online Student Population | Smaller48 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower72% | Graduate Rate | Higher87% |
2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,196) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 18,165) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
2,309 | Number of faculties | 3,433 |
Lower$99,001 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$158,600 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.