| Cal State LA vs. Cal State Long Beach |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#17 in Federal Region IX Universities #47 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #5 in Federal Region IX Universities #29 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice), Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice), Doctorate (Other) |
| 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,804 California Residents $18,685 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$6,883 California Residents $18,764 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,239 California Residents $17,743 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,318 California Residents $17,822 Out-of-State |
| More$10,023 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,820 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier90.54% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter46.85% |
| Favorable15.48% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.47% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller27,513 | Total Enrollment | Larger40,190 |
| Smaller23,536 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger33,897 |
| Smaller3,977 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,293 |
| Smaller8,854 | Online Student Population | Larger10,047 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower52% | Graduate Rate | Higher75% |
| Higher3% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower2% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher87% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,565) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,206) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,500) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,324) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty25 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty23 to 1 |
| 1,551 | Number of faculties | 2,309 |
| Lower$90,598 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$92,496 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.