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MDC San Francisco State Sacramento State California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno Palm Beach State College CSU San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus Cal State LA San Jose State CSU Stanislaus Valencia College| California State University East Bay | Broward College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | BC | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Fort Lauderdale, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 30,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | broward.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $1,968 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $7,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $19,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $15,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $6,131 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $6,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $62 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | BC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than Cal State East Bay based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 13,673 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or BC?
- California State University East Bay is 191.8% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.1% higher at Cal State East Bay than Broward College ($17,622.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than BC ($11,464 vs. $15,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University East Bay are 26.6% lower than costs at Broward College ($15,402 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than California State University East Bay (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 41.2% larger than aid received Broward College ($8,659 vs. $6,131)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Cal State East Bay .
Cal State East Bay vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or BC? 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 BC and Cal State East Bay.
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $17,900 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $37,400)
- Broward College students graduate with a $10,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($6,000 vs. $16,332)
- BC graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($62 vs. $168)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/