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One of the key differences between UC and CSU is their academic offerings. The CSU system awards mostly bachelor's degrees, and does not offer as many advanced-level degrees as UC. Meanwhile, the UC system has an excellent reputation for research and theory-based teaching.Changes to University of California SchoolsYour admission won't be automatically rescinded if you can't get your transcript to the school by July 1, 2021, as long as you contact the admissions department well ahead of time and work with an admissions counselor.If you can't finalize your admissions decision by the deadline to accept (May 1 for freshmen, June 1 for transfer students), you can contact the admissions office about deferment. UC schools are being flexible and working with students who've been affected by COVID-19.UC schools have gone test optional in 2021, meaning that you can submit your test scores, but they aren't a required part of your application.Additionally, all UC schools will stop requiring the ACT and SAT as part of the admissions process for in-state students by 2025. For more information about what that means for you, check out this FAQ. For the most up-to-date information on UC schools and the coronavirus, be sure to check out the COVID-19 page for UC schools.Changes to CSU SchoolsLike the University of California, California State schools have also made some pretty substantial changes for the 2020-2021 academic year. If you're applying for Fall 2021 admission to a CSU school, here are some changes you can expect:CSU schools will accept grades of "Credit" or "Pass" to fulfill course requirements for spring or summer 2020 terms. These pass/fail grades won't be calculated into students' GPAs, though.Students who can't submit their transcripts by the July 15, 2020 deadline won't have their admission rescinded. Instead, they'll be accepted on a provisional status until they can have their transcripts sent to their school. Transcripts must be received during the Fall 2020 semester.CSU will honor all existing transferable credit for 2020 AP exams where students score a 3, 4, or a 5.CSU will temporarily suspend the use of ACT/SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility for all CSU campuses for the 2021-2022 academic year.What Are the UC Schools?The University of California system is a group of highly prestigious public research universities in California. Established in 1869, UC has grown to include over 280,000 students and 227,000 staff and faculty members.There are 10 campuses, nine of which offer both undergraduate and graduate education:UC BerkeleyUC DavisUC IrvineUCLAUC MercedUC RiversideUC San DiegoUC San Francisco (graduate programs only)UC Santa BarbaraUC Santa CruzThe UC schools are large schools, typically with 20,000 or more undergrads. UCLA has the biggest undergrad enrollment of the UC schools at 31,600, while UC Merced has the smallest enrollment at around 8,000 (it's also the newest of the UC schools, having opened its doors in 2005).As a whole, the UC system offers 160 academic disciplines and 800 degree programs.UC schools are highly regarded and top-ranked. They are extremely competitive to get into and are considered some of the best public universities in the nation.What Are the CSU Schools?The California State University system is a group of public universities based in California. It is the largest public four-year university system in the US.Even though the CSU schools aren't nearly as competitive as are the UC schools, they're still pretty popular because they offer quality academics at an affordable price for California residents.Officially established in 1972, the CSU system comprises 23 schools, which all have undergraduate programs available:CSU BakersfieldCSU Channel IslandsCSU ChicoCSU Dominguez HillsCSU East BayCSU FresnoCSU FullertonHumboldt State UniversityCSU Long BeachCSU Los AngelesCal Maritime AcademyCSU Monterey BayCSU NorthridgeCal Poly PomonaCSU SacramentoCSU San BernardinoSan Diego State UniversitySan Francisco State UniversitySan Jose State UniversityCal Poly San Luis ObispoCSU San MarcosSonoma State UniversityCSU StanislausIn total, approximately 482,000 students attend CSU, where 53,000 faculty and staff are employed.Undergrad enrollment varies tremendously at the CSU schools. CSU Fullerton has the largest enrollment at about 35,000 undergrads, while Cal Maritime has the smallest enrollment at just over 1,000 undergrads.Additionally, CSU has an incredibly diverse student body, with a high percentage of non-traditional and commuter students, and is known for catering to minority and low-income students.Unlike the UC schools, which focus more on research and academic publishing, CSU focuses more on helping students develop professional, practical skills that will lead them to great jobs right out of college.UCLA campus (Alton/Wikimedia Commons)UC vs CSU: Full ComparisonHere's a side-by-side Cal State vs UC comparison so you can see how the two university systems are both different and alike:University of CaliforniaCalifornia State UniversityNickname(s)UCCSU, Cal StateLocationMostly large cities in northern and southern CaliforniaMix of small and large cities throughout CaliforniaPublic or Private?PublicPublicTotal Enrollment285,216481,929# of Campuses9 + 1 graduate school23# of Bachelor's Programs~900~2,700US NewsRankingHighest: UCLA, #20 (Nat'l)Lowest: UC Merced, #97 (Nat'l)Highest: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, #3 (Regional West)Lowest: CSU East Bay, #80 (Regional West)Niche GradesHighest: A+ (UCLA, UC Berkeley, UCSB)Lowest: B (UC Merced)Highest: A (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo)Lowest: B- (CSU East Bay)Acceptance RateHighest: UC Merced, 72%Lowest: UCLA, 12%Highest: CSU Bakersfield, 100%Lowest: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 28%6-Year Graduation Rate85.3%62.1%Gender RatioFemale: 53%Male: 47%Unknown: <1%Female: 57%Male: 43%Non-Binary: <1%Ethnicity BreakdownAsian/Pacific Islander: 30%White: 24%Hispanic/Latinx: 22%International: 16%African American: 4%Unknown: 3%Hispanic: 43%White, Non-Hispanic: 22%Asian American: 15%Non Resident Alien: 6%African American: 4%Two or More Races: 4%Unknown: 4%American Indian: <1%Pacific Islander: <1%Commuter Schools?Not really, except for UC Irvine and UC RiversideYes, most campusesAverage Tuition & FeesIn-state: $14,100Out-of-state: $43,800In-state: $6,782Out-of-state: $16,286Overall ReputationWorld-class public university system known for its premier academics, selectivity, and researchVery large, high-quality public university system known for its affordability and flexible class offeringsNicknamesThe University of California system is often shortened to "UC," which is why you'll typically see the UC schools referred to as UC Berkeley or UC Irvine, for example, instead of the University of California, Berkeley or the University of California, Irvine (both of which are definitely a mouthful!).That being said, "UC" can also refer to the University of Cincinnati, so be sure to specify which University of California school you're talking about.The California State University system is usually called "CSU" or "Cal State." So the California State University, Fullerton could be called either CSU Fullerton or Cal State Fullerton, for instance.Be aware that "CSU" can refer to several other colleges, too, such as Colorado State University, Chicago State University, and Cleveland State University.LocationThere are 10 UC schools (including one graduate-only school in San Francisco) and 23 CSU schools.The UC schools are mostly located in larger cities in either northern or southern California:CSU is a little different. Since there are more CSU schools than there are UC schools, the system is more spread out across the state and has campuses in smaller cities as well as larger cities. This element of convenience makes CSU easier to access for many people throughout California.University TypeBoth the University of California and the California State University are public state university systems, meaning that they're both funded by the California State government. For more information on how public universities differ from private ones, check out our in-depth guide.SizeCSU is by far the larger of the two systems, both in terms of number of schools and student enrollment. While UC is home to nine undergraduate schools and 280,000+ students, CSU has 23 schools and a whopping 480,000+ students.Regarding undergraduate enrollment specifically, UC currently has 285,126 undergrads while CSU has 481,929 undergrads. However, the individual campuses in the UC and CSU systems vary quite significantly in enrollment.The following chart shows total undergraduate enrollment at UC and CSU schools, from largest undergraduate student body to smallest. All UC schools have been highlighted in green.SchoolUndergrad EnrollmentCSU Fullerton​40,445CSU Northridge​38,391CSU Long Beach38,075San Diego State35,081San Jose State32,926CSU Sacramento​31,156UC Davis30,982UC San Diego30,794UC Irvine30,382San Francisco State​29,586CSU Los Angeles​27,675Cal Poly Pomona​26,443UC Santa Barbara23,349UC Riverside22,055CSU San Bernardino​20,311UC Santa Cruz17,517CSU Chico17,014CSU Dominguez Hills15,741CSU East Bay15,528CSU San Marcos13,964CSU Stanislaus​10,974CSU Bakersfield10,493Sonoma State9,459UC Merced8,151Humboldt State8,347CSU Monterey Bay​7,616CSU Channel Islands​7,093Cal Maritime1,120As you can see, the three largest schools are as follows:CSU FullertonCSU NorthridgeCSU Long BeachAnd the three smallest schools are as follows:Cal MaritimeCSU Channel IslandsCSU Monterey BayMost UC schools are very large, with around 20,000 to 30,000 students.Meanwhile, the CSU schools have a broader spread of enrollment, with some larger schools (including CSU Fullerton, CSU Long Beach, and San Diego State), some smaller, and many in the medium and medium-large range (about 10,000-20,000 students).CSU Northridge (Guanzhan Chen/Wikimedia Commons)AcademicsWhereas the UC system offers about 900 bachelor's degree programs, the CSU system offers more than 2,700 bachelor's programs. Obviously, what's available at each specific UC and CSU school will vary, so make sure to check ahead of time what majors and minors are offered at the UC and/or CSU schools you're considering.You can look at the list of UC majors by school here, and the list of CSU majors by school here.Rankings and GradesWhile both the UC system and CSU system are solid options for college, the UC schools are much more highly ranked and prestigious overall.All UC schools rank in the top 100 national universities on US News. By contrast, most CSU schools rank fairly well, but not amazingly, on the US News Best Regional Universities West list.In addition to US News rankings, we looked at student-produced grades on Niche. Niche grades for UC and CSU schools indicate high to very high student satisfaction at UC, and average to high student satisfaction at CSU.Three UC schools managed to nab an A+ rating (UCLA, UC Berkeley, and UC Santa Barbara), which no CSU schools were awarded. The highest grade a CSU school earned was an A, an honor that goes to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.SelectivityOverall, the UC schools—being very prestigious and highly ranked—are much more difficult to get into than are the CSU schools, especially UC Berkeley and UCLA, the two highest-ranked schools.In other words, acceptance rates at UC schools are often far lower than those at CSU schools.Here's an overview of the acceptance rates for all UC and CSU schools, from most selective to least. Once again, all UC schools have been highlighted in green for clarity.SchoolAcceptance RateUCLA12%UC Berkeley17%UC Irvine27%Cal Poly San Luis Obispo28%UC Santa Barbara30%UC San Diego32%San Diego State34%CSU Long Beach39%UC Davis39%CSU Fullerton41%CSU Los Angeles42%UC Santa Cruz51%Cal Poly Pomona55%CSU Northridge56%UC Riverside57%CSU Fresno58%CSU San Marcos58%San Jose State64%Cal Maritime67%CSU San Bernardino69%CSU Chico72%UC Merced72%San Francisco State72%CSU Channel Islands74%CSU East Bay74%CSU Monterey Bay75%Humboldt State79%CSU Sacramento82%CSU Dominguez Hills83%CSU Stanislaus89%Sonoma State91%CSU Bakersfield100%As you can see here, eight of the nine UC schools have acceptance rates around 50% or lower, making them all at least somewhat selective. By contrast, most of the CSU schools are much easier to get into, with many having acceptance rates of 55% or higher.Hearst Memorial Mining Building at UC Berkeley (Joe Parks/Wikimedia Commons)Student DemographicsBoth UC and CSU have slightly more female-identifying students than they do male-identifying students (as well as a nominal number of unknown or non-binary students).Ethnic demographics differ somewhat, however. At UC, the three largest ethnic/racial groups are Asians/Pacific Islanders (30%), whites (24%), and Hispanics/Latines (22%). At CSU, it's Hispanics (43%) followed by non-Hispanic whites (22%) and Asian Americans (15%).Both university systems have a clear devotion to diversity, but CSU shines a little brighter in its commitment to serving Hispanic/Latinx populations Currently, 21 out of its 23 schools are Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).Still, the UC system is making big strides to serve this population, too. At present, six of the 10 UC schools are considered HSIs.Commuter SchoolsOne major difference between UC schools and CSU schools is undergraduates' living situations.At most UC schools (besides UC Riverside and UC Irvine), it's very common for undergraduates to live on campus in university housing. At most CSU schools, however, undergraduates commute to campus and do not usually live in university housing (if even offered).There are several advantages when it comes to commuter campuses, such as the option to save money on housing by living at home with your parents and having more flexible class options, which are often given to accommodate older, non-traditional students.Nevertheless, some of the cons of commuting to college include the following:It can be harder to make friends and socializeTraffic can be a nightmare, especially in big cities in CaliforniaYou'll likely have to race to find parking every day before classTo learn more about commuter campuses, read our in-depth guide.Tuition and FeesSince both the UC and CSU systems are public university systems, what you pay in tuition and fees will ultimately depend on whether you're a California resident or not. In-state tuition every year is$6,782 at CSU and $14,100 at UC. As you can see, CSU is far cheaper to attend than a UC school—in fact, it's more than $7,000 cheaper!When it comes to out-of-state tuition and fees, these figures jump dramatically. At UC, out-of-state students must pay $43,900 per year—over three times higher than what in-state students pay. By contrast, CSU charges tuition differently to out-of-state students, either by the semester unit ($396 each) or by the quarter unit ($264 each).Cal Poly San Luis ObispoUC vs CSU: Which Schools Should You Apply To?When it comes to Cal State vs UC, which schools should you apply to? Here are four useful tips to help you make your decision.#1: Think About Size and SettingTwo big factors for many students are the size and overall location of the school.With UC schools, most are on the larger end in terms of undergrad enrollment (with 20,000-40,000 students), whereas the CSU schools vary significantly, from as few as 1,000 undergrads to as many as 40,000.If you're interested in having a smaller, more intimate student body, first look at the CSU schools before you consider any UC schools. If you'd prefer a more bustling environment, then feel free to look at pretty much all the UC schools (except UC Merced) and about half the CSU schools.In terms of setting, location can vary a lot for both UC and CSU depending on the campus. It might help to remember, though, that UC schools are mostly based in larger cities, whereas CSU schools can be found in smaller cities as well as larger ones.If you plan on commuting to school, keep in mind that larger cities might have worse traffic.#2: Figure Out Your Academic InterestsAnother factor to consider is your academic interests and what you want to major in (if you know).UC and CSU schools don't all offer the same majors and minors, so you'll definitely have to do some research to see what kinds of programs each school offers and whether they have the ones you're interested in. You can do this by using the list of UC majors and the list of CSU majors.For example, a few CSU schools offer majors in apparel/fashion merchandising and management, whereas no UC schools offer any equivalent undergraduate program.You might also want to take into consideration whether your field has a better reputation at UC or CSU. For example, both UC Berkeley and UCLA have premier engineering programs, so you might want to prioritize applying to these schools if you're planning to be an engineering major.#3: Consider Costs and Financial AidUC and CSU differ a lot in what they charge you for tuition and fees each year, so make sure that you're fully aware of what you'll be responsible for paying. Although it's clearly a lot cheaper to attend CSU instead of UC, doing this might mean sacrificing quality of academics and overall prestige for affordability.Remember, too, that you'll need to consider financial aid packages. Despite UC's high cost, 56% of California undergrads at UC pay absolutely nothing in tuition. As for CSU, there are tons of merit-based scholarships you can apply for to try to save some money.Whether you apply to UC schools, CSU schools, or a combination of the two, it'll be a smart idea to look into external scholarships as well.#4: Compare Your Academic Profile With Those of Admitted StudentsLastly, you'll need to consider your own academic profile—that is, your GPA and SAT/ACT scores—and see how you compare with real admitted applicants to the UC and/or CSU schools you're looking at. Doing this should help you make an ideal college list that includes a balanced number ofsafety schools, target schools, and reach schools.For example, if your GPA and SAT/ACT scores are about the same as those of admitted students to a particular UC or CSU school, then that institution can be considered a match, or target, school.If your GPA and scores are higher, then that's a safety school, as you're very likely to get accepted.Finally, if your GPA and test scores are significantly lower than the averages at a certain UC or CSU school, then that institution can be considered a reach school, as you're unlikely to get in with your current academic profile (but still could, of course).UC Santa Barbara (Coolcaesar/Wikimedia Commons)Recap: What's the Difference Between UC and CSU?So when it comes to UC vs CSU, how do these two university systems actually differ?For starters, the University of California is a very renowned public university system known for its world-class research and highly accomplished professors. Meanwhile, as the largest four-year public university system in the US, the California State University is primarily known for its quality academics and affordability.Here are some other key ways these two university systems differ:Size: There are 10 UC schools, including one graduate school, and 23 CSU schools; regarding enrollment, CSU has around 200,000 more total students than UC does, and its schools have a bigger range in enrollment as wellDegree programs: UC offers around 900 bachelor's programs, while CSU has over 2,700Rankings: All UC schools are ranked extremely high, whereas CSU schools typically rank well but not greatSelectivity: UC schools are generally much harder to get into than CSU schools, which range in acceptance rate from as low as 30% to as high as 100%Tuition and fees: CSU is much cheaper than UC, especially if you are an out-of-state student; however, UC does offer a lot of financial aid that can help offset these costsIn the end, to find the right college for you—whether that happens to be a UC school, a CSU school, or something totally different!—you must consider the following four factors:Size and settingYour academic interestsCosts and financial aidHow your academic profile compares with those of admitted students

After graduating from the University in Oklahoma, USA, I moved to L.A. to look for a job. I had a one year practical training visa which allows foreign students graduating from US universities to gain some work experience before heading back home. So I was on the clock to get a job pretty fast.3 months into 1990 and I was still working as a draftsman in an auto parts manufacturing company in L.A. while applying for any and all jobs advertised in the newspapers.Around April I saw a job advertisement for trainee engineers required by the State of California for positions based in Bakersfield. Being a foreigner on F-1 visa, I knew I didn’t qualify to apply for the position but I applied anyway.A couple of weeks later I received a letter to appear for a written test for that position. I thought what the heck, no harm trying, so I drove to Bakersfield and wrote the test thinking that would be the end of it as someone would now be asking for proof of US citizenship.Another 3–4 week later I received a letter asking me to appear for an interview before a panel as the next step in the job application process.I decided to play along and made my trip to Bakersfield for the interview. During my last semester at the university I had been at numerous college recruitment interviews including some second interviews at the company offices but all of them eventually ended up in regrets once the HR departments realized that I was not a US citizen or a green card holder. So going into the interview I, therefore, had no doubts in my mind about the eventual outcome of the whole process so I was completely relaxed about the whole process and was attending it for experience value of the interview process only.When it was my turn to appear before the panel, I was ushered into a large room. There were six panelists facing me. I was asked to take a seat facing the interview panel.The gentleman sitting in the middle introduced himself and the panel and the interview process began.They started off by asking routine questions about myself and my background etc. to which I was responding accordingly. Suddenly out of nowhere the gentleman sitting at one corner of the panel of interviewers asked me a totally irrelevant question (can’t remember his exact questions though but they were completely out to lunch) and caught me off guard, I tried to answer as best as I could and looked at other panelists for the next question. The gentleman fired off another random question at me, again I tried to respond to him and looked at others for the next question.The same panelist remained persistent and fired off yet another random question. By this time I have had enough of him so I very politely told him that the questions he was asking didn’t make any sense and I can not provide any logical or rational answers to the and since the panel has a time schedule to keep for the interview it would be in the best interest of all if he kept quiet and let others ask the questions which are more relevant to determine my suitability for the positions to be filled.Having said that I looked at the presiding officer, sitting in the middle, and asked him to carry on with questions from his side.There was an eerie silence in the room for a few moments while everyone stared at me in disbelief before they asked another couple of questions and then dismissed me.I returned home, having chalked another interview under my experience column.Another couple of weeks later I received an employment offer from Bakersfield for the trainee engineer’s position.I went to Bakersfield to sign the employment papers, again thinking that at any time someone would ask me for proof of citizenship which nobody did…….I worked there till the end of the year and managed to find an international job which I started before my US visa expired.