College comparison

California State University-Long Beach vs University of South Florida

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA	University of South Florida Tampa, FL
Acceptance rateUniversity of South Florida is more selective	46%	43%
SAT (25–75)	—	1130–1320
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	35,924	37,207
Avg net price	$10,440	$9,812
Median earnings (10 yr)California State University-Long Beach reports higher median earnings	$64,403	$57,743
Graduation rate	69%	77%
Median debt	$14,289	$17,988
Economic mobility	4.4%	2.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is California State University-Long Beach or University of South Florida harder to get into?

University of South Florida is more selective: California State University-Long Beach's acceptance rate is approximately 46% and University of South Florida's is approximately 43% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California State University-Long Beach vs University of South Florida?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California State University-Long Beach and 1130–1320 at University of South Florida. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.