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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Life Pacific College | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | San Dimas, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 500 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | lifepacific.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Life Pacific College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $18,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $18,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $22,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $9,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 91% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Life Pacific College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 145 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 54.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1085 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2023 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Life Pacific College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Life Pacific College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $20,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $212 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Life Pacific College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Life Pacific College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Life Pacific College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than Life Pacific College based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 500 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Life Pacific College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Life Pacific College?
- Life Pacific College is 217.7% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($18,240.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Life Pacific College than California State University East Bay ($18,240.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than Life Pacific College ($11,464 vs. $22,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Life Pacific College are 52.5% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($10,100 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life Pacific College than California State University East Bay (91% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life Pacific College students is 12.4% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($9,737 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. Life Pacific College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Life Pacific College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Life Pacific College or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Cal State East Bay students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Life Pacific College (2.91)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Life Pacific College (94.5%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Life Pacific College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Life Pacific College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Life Pacific College and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than Life Pacific College (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $23,300 more per year than Life Pacific College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $32,000)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $4,198 lower median federal student loan debt than Life Pacific College graduates. ($16,332 vs. $20,530)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Life Pacific College graduates. ($168 vs. $212)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life Pacific College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/