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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Hayward, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 13,673 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | csueastbay.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $15,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $11,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $8,659 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 76% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | 12,461 | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | 11,988 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $16,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $168 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | Cal State East Bay | ||
| 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
- California State University East Bay is larger than than CSU Bakersfield based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 9,613 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Cal State East Bay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or Cal State East Bay?
- California State University Bakersfield and Cal State East Bay cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at CSU Bakersfield as California State University East Bay ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than Cal State East Bay ($7,521 vs. $11,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Bakersfield are 8.2% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($14,230 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Bakersfield than California State University East Bay (88% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is 24.1% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($10,750 vs. $8,659)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Cal State East Bay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield or Cal State East Bay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cal State East Bay or CSU Bakersfield .
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than CSU Bakersfield (86.5%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Cal State East Bay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield or Cal State East Bay? 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 Cal State East Bay and CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than California State University Bakersfield (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $7,000 more per year than CSU Bakersfield graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,300)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $3,164 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($13,168 vs. $16,332)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($136 vs. $168)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Bakersfield 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/