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I think you should go with CSULB. CSULB has a very strong arts programs, too.</p>
<p>I also question the claims that it will likely take 5 years to graduate from CSULB. I don’t think this is very common for those who try to graduate in 4 years. I know plenty of people who have gone to CSULB and none of them have had trouble graduating in 4 years. I think you should try to talk to some alumni and current students to get their take, but I don’t think it should be much of an issue.</p>