California State University-Long Beach vs Purdue University-Main Campus

California State University-Long Beach is about 31% cheaper in tuition. Purdue University-Main Campus is easier to get into (50% vs 46%).

 

California State University-Long BeachPurdue University-Main Campus

Location

Long Beach, CA

West Lafayette, IN

Tuition / yr

$19,950

$28,794

Admission rate

46%

50%

Top program earnings

$143,563

$133,627

Students

35,924

44,503

Programs

187

349

Built on official government data — data sources.