- Both California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) and California State University-Long Beach (Cal State Long Beach) are public.
- Both schools are located in California.
- Cal Poly has more expensive tuition of $30,995 than Cal State Long Beach ($18,888).
- Cal State Long Beach has tighter acceptance rate of 27.99% than Cal Poly (34.61%).
- Cal State Long Beach is larger with 38,973 students than Cal Poly (22,000 students).
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo View More Rivals | California State University-Long Beach View More Rivals | |
| #23 in California | Rankings | #40 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | Location | Long Beach, CA |
Cal Poly| Known as | Cal State Long Beach | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,075 California residents $30,995 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,008 California residents $18,888 out-of-state |
| $12,509 California residents $22,013 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,442 California residents $17,946 out-of-state |
| $7,853 | Financial Aid | $8,847 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 34.61% | Acceptance Rate | 27.99% |
| 31.24% | Yield | 23.44% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 22,000 | Total Students | 38,973 |
| 21,026 | Undergraduate | 32,931 |
| 974 | Graduate | 6,042 |
| 151 | Online Enrollment | 2,307 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 85% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| 94% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $74,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702) $10,356 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,196) $8,850 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,440 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 881 Full-time 383 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,087 Full-time 1,222 Part-time |
| 2,386 Full-time 428 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,742 Full-time 1,309 Part-time |
| $95,198 for Faculties $74,774 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,496 for Faculties $69,778 Part-time |