Quad
U. Texas at El Paso
California State University-Los Angeles

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    California State University-Los Angeles has 21 pts more first-gen students than U. Texas at El Paso (62% vs. 41%)

    First-generation students
  2. 2

    California State University-Los Angeles is more diverse (index 0.38 vs. 0.22)

    Diversity index
  3. 3

    California State University-Los Angeles has 5 pts more Pell recipients than U. Texas at El Paso (66% vs. 62%)

    Pell Grant recipients

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads
U. Texas at El Paso21K
California State University-Los Angeles19.6K
Pell Grant share
U. Texas at El Paso62%
California State University-Los Angeles66%
First-gen share
U. Texas at El Paso41%
California State University-Los Angeles62%
Diversity index
U. Texas at El Paso0.22
California State University-Los Angeles0.38

Who they are

Men
U. Texas at El Paso45%
California State University-Los Angeles44%
Part-time students
U. Texas at El Paso27%
California State University-Los Angeles18%
Students 25 and older
U. Texas at El Paso18%
California State University-Los Angeles23%

Race & ethnicity

U. Texas at El Paso
California State University-Los Angeles
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
U. Texas at El Paso93%
California State University-Los Angeles99%
First-years from other states
U. Texas at El Paso2%
California State University-Los Angeles0%
First-years from abroad
U. Texas at El Paso5%
California State University-Los Angeles1%
New transfer students this fall
U. Texas at El Paso1,591
California State University-Los Angeles2,226
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
U. Texas at El Paso28%
California State University-Los Angeles44%

Campus

U. Texas at El Paso
Large cityNCAA D-I FBS · Conference USAROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research
California State University-Los Angeles
Large cityNCAA D-II · California Collegiate Athletic AssociationROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

PolicyU. Texas at El PasoCalifornia State University-Los Angeles
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expressionNondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive housing–Gender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Chosen name and pronouns on campus records–Chosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online–Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why