1. Cal States and UC’s: How are they different? The Facts: Cal StatesUC’s How many campuses239 Minimum GPA2.0 (2.5 realistically)3.0 (3.4 realistically) Submit applications on:October 1 st November 1 st They close onNovember 30 th Application Fee$55 or free with fee waiver (4)$70 or free with fee waiver (4) Application styleStandard: Grades (C’s or better), GPA, A-G, SAT/ACT Comprehensive: Standard review plus personal statement, Work, extracurricular, leadership roles, volunteer work.

2. UC Designated the State's primary academic research institution. Provides undergraduate, graduate and professional education UC is given exclusive jurisdiction in public higher education for doctoral degrees and for instruction in law, medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine.

3. CSU Undergraduate education and graduate education through the master's degree including professional and teacher education. Faculty research is authorized consistent with the primary function of instruction. Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in educational leadership and other doctorates can be awarded jointly with UC or an independent institution.

4. UC Degrees offered B.A./B.S. M.A./M.S. Doctorates (Ph.D./Ed.D) Professional (Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Business/Management)

5. CSU Degrees offered B.A./B.S. M.A./M.S. Doctorates (Ph.D./Ed.D)* Teaching Credentials *A limited number of CSUs offer these degrees

6. UC Main Focus Prepare students to advance to graduate and professional educational programs Heavy emphasis on developing research skills Course content mostly theoretical & analytical Minimal professional training majors (Computer Science, Engineering, & Nursing, etc.) Internships and work abroad programs provide students with practical job training to enhance their academic training.

7. CSU Main Focus Prepare the majority of students to enter job market after completion of Bachelor’s degree (practical based; Theory and research also included) More undergraduate majors with professional training Prepares about 60 percent of the teachers in the state Produces 40 percent of the engineering graduates, and more graduates in business, agriculture, communications, health, education and public administration than all other California universities and colleges combined.

8. Cost Comparison UC $13,070 - $14,832 CSU $5,701 - $6,920

9. SAT/ACT 10 Short Sections Combined score: 600-2400 Writing/English, Math and Reading Has an essay portion Is acceptable at all schools Fee Waivers at NHO Up to December test can be taken 5 Long Sections Combined score: 1-36 Writing/English, Math, Reading and Science Has an essay portion Is acceptable at all schools Fee Waivers at NHO Up to December test can be taken