California State University-Northridge vs. Cal State Long Beach |
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#21 in Federal Region IX Universities #49 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #5 in Federal Region IX Universities #29 in California Colleges |
Public, 4 or more years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, 4 or more years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Professional Practice), Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice), Doctorate (Other) |
Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$7,043 California Residents $18,923 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,846 California Residents $18,726 Out-of-State |
expensive$8,477 California Residents $17,981 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,280 California Residents $17,784 Out-of-State |
More$9,442 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,722 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,005 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,130 SAT 23 ACT |
Easier66% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter42% |
Favorable26% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18% |
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 | ||
Larger40,381 | Total Enrollment | Smaller40,069 |
Larger34,916 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller34,216 |
Smaller5,465 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,853 |
Smaller34,499 | Online Student Population | Larger38,645 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower55% | Graduate Rate | Higher73% |
Higher6% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower2% |
Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher87% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,268) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,722) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,224) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,464) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty26 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty23 to 1 |
1,943 | Number of faculties | 2,309 |
Higher$92,878 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$92,253 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.