The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Arizona has more expensive tuition & fees ($41,095) than Long Beach State ($18,888).
  • It is harder to admit to Long Beach State than Arizona.
  • Arizona has more students with 49,403 students while Long Beach State has 38,973 students.
  • Arizona has a lower number of students per faculty with 17 to 1 while Long Beach State's ratio is 22 to 1.
  • Arizona has more full-time faculties with 2,077 faculties while Long Beach State has 1,087 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Arizona and California State University-Long Beach.
Arizonavs.Long Beach State
Tucson, ArizonaLocationLong Beach, California
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$13,626
Out-Of-State$41,095
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$7,008
Out-Of-State$18,888
84%% Receiving Financial Aid71%
$13,279Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,847
86.76 %Acceptance Rates39.95 %
19.97 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)17.97 %
1,240SAT Score-
25ACT Score-
67 %Graduation Rate72 %
18 %Transfer-out Rate2 %
86 %Retention Rate85 %
49,403Student Population38,973
2,077Number of Faculties1,087
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio22 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare
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