CSULB has a better reputation. I'd choose CSULB over CSULA. Check the stats on both schools here:
http://colleges.startclass.com/compare/266-267/California-State-University-Long-Beach-vs-California-State-University-Los-Angeles
Good luck!
I guess this is too late but with the price tags, they're not too far off from each other and UCLA has a better network and label. I would've gone with UCLA program.
Ah... yes, hope we get in. The physical letter said I'd hear back no later than June 30th! However, I've been accepted to CSUN 3-yr cohort and the preliminaries are already under way. They move fast once they accept you. Already asking for field placement info and such. I guess they don't want to lose any good candidates to other schools.
Good luck, rtluvmg!