| UC Davis vs. Cal State Long Beach |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#48 in National Universities #54 in World University Rankings #16 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #5 in Federal Region IX Universities #29 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,247 California Residents $46,024 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,008 California Residents $18,888 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,560 California Residents $29,662 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,442 California Residents $17,946 Out-of-State |
| More$20,054 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,847 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter37.34% | Acceptance Rate | Easier39.95% |
| Favorable18.09% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.97% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger39,679 | Total Enrollment | Smaller38,973 |
| Smaller31,532 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,931 |
| Larger8,147 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,042 |
| Smaller353 | Online Student Population | Larger2,307 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher86% | Graduate Rate | Lower72% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,290) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,196) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty22 to 1 |
| 3,126 | Number of faculties | 2,309 |
| Higher$151,148 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$99,001 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.