CSU Fullerton vs. CSU Long Beach

SoCalKel
Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:11:30 +0000

@CommGirl1266 This was from a couple of weeks ago, have you made a decision? It would help if I knew you were local to either school or SoCal in general; some of this info you probably already know.

Anyway, I rec’d my B.A. at CSUF & my Master’s at CSULB. Both were about 20 years ago, and I was a commuter at both. I felt like the campus of CSULB was somewhat less commuter, and it’s surrounding community has more to offer in terms of activities and nightlife & culture. Long Beach is definitely more urban.

CSUF was fine, I had a few professors in my major that I adored, a couple that were blah. There’s also has a lot of restaurant/eateries near campus. It’s definitely more suburban a vibe, right next to the 57 freeway. Downtown Fullerton has a big nightlife scene, lots of bars & eateries, but of course that’s for 21+ I know that they’ve recently built more dorms at Fullerton.

As for living off-campus, you probably have more choices near CSULB, but there are apartments in & around Fullerton & neighboring Brea that have lots of student-majority apartments, too.

Since it’s SoCal, it’s always preferable to have a car to go far, but Long Beach has a lot of mass transit options including some shuttles to the campus, and is generally closer to L.A. and the beaches of OC.

In terms of prestige, you probably already know that CSULB is ranked in the top 3 of in the CSU system. This is all very general, bu hope this helps!