- Both California State University-Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) and California State University-Long Beach (Cal State Long Beach) are public.
- Both schools are located in California.
- Cal State Fullerton has more expensive tuition of $18,953 than Cal State Long Beach ($18,888).
- Cal State Long Beach has tighter acceptance rate of 27.99% than Cal State Fullerton (45.72%).
- Cal State Fullerton is larger with 40,386 students than Cal State Long Beach (38,973 students).
California State University-Fullerton View More Rivals | California State University-Long Beach View More Rivals | |
| #212 in National Universities #42 in California | Rankings | #40 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fullerton, CA | Location | Long Beach, CA |
Cal State Fullerton| Known as | Cal State Long Beach | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,073 California residents $18,953 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,008 California residents $18,888 out-of-state |
| $8,507 California residents $18,011 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,442 California residents $17,946 out-of-state |
| $8,389 | Financial Aid | $8,847 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 45.72% | Acceptance Rate | 27.99% |
| 21.19% | Yield | 23.44% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 40,386 | Total Students | 38,973 |
| 35,432 | Undergraduate | 32,931 |
| 4,954 | Graduate | 6,042 |
| 4,122 | Online Enrollment | 2,307 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $51,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and 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: 2,277) $13,308 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 | ||
| 24 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 1,018 Full-time 999 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,087 Full-time 1,222 Part-time |
| 2,582 Full-time 1,037 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,742 Full-time 1,309 Part-time |
| $93,166 for Faculties $71,038 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,496 for Faculties $69,778 Part-time |