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California State University-Fullerton vs California State University-Long Beach

California State University-Fullerton costs less than California State University-Long Beach at every income band federal data covers — between $3,615 and $4,119 less per year, depending on what you earn.

What each actually costs, by household income

Household incomeCalifornia State UniversityCalifornia State UniversityDifference
Under $30k$3,315$7,183$3,868 · California State University
$30–48k$4,123$7,831$3,708 · California State University
$48–75k$6,090$9,705$3,615 · California State University
$75–110k$8,930$12,630$3,700 · California State University
Over $110k$15,631$19,750$4,119 · California State University

Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.

Four years, at $75–110k

California State University-Fullerton$37,640
California State University-Long Beach$53,235
Difference over four years$15,596

Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.

Getting in

Published acceptance rate91% · 46%
Average SAT— · —

Listed California State University first, then California State University. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.

After graduation — federal data

Median earnings, 10 yrs out$62,951 · $64,403
Graduate in four years39% · 38%
Typical graduate's own federal debt$13,750 · $14,289

Again California State University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.

These are averages. Your family isn't average.
College Compass runs both schools against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — admit odds with the math shown, merit likelihood, and what four years would really cost you. First three schools free.

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