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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | UWO | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 87% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $245 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than Cal State East Bay based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 13,673 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($6,422.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Cal State East Bay than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($17,622.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than UWO ($11,464 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 73.2% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($8,894 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than California State University East Bay (87% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 94.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($8,659 vs. $4,450)
Cal State East Bay vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than UWO (88.5%)
Cal State East Bay vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or UWO? 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 UWO and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than California State University East Bay (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $11,200 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,100)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $7,416 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($16,332 vs. $23,748)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($168 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/