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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 72% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Oct 1, 2023 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $156 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 6,128 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University East Bay and CSU Channel Islands 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 Cal State East Bay as California State University Channel Islands ($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 East Bay than CSU Channel Islands ($11,464 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University East Bay are 5.8% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($15,402 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay than California State University Channel Islands (76% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 8.7% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($9,412 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than CSU Channel Islands (89.7%)
Cal State East Bay vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than California State University East Bay (54% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $9,200 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $1,149 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($15,183 vs. $16,332)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($156 vs. $168)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/