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San Francisco State San Diego State Cal State Long Beach San Jose State CSU California State University-Fresno UC Merced California State University-San Marcos California State University-Northridge California State University-San Bernardino UCLA Chapman| California State University East Bay | California State University Sacramento | California State University Fullerton | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Sacramento State | Cal State Fullerton | |
| Location | Hayward, CA | Sacramento, CA | Fullerton, CA | |
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | Midsize City | |
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 31,818 | 40,386 | |
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | |
| National Ranking | #850 | #699 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | Non-profit | |
| Website | csueastbay.edu | csus.edu | fullerton.edu | |
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Sacramento State | Cal State Fullerton | |
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | $5,742 | |
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | $17,622 | |
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $16,278 | $16,702 | |
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $11,596 | $7,925 | |
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $9,590 | $9,194 | |
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 78% | 74% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Sacramento State | Cal State Fullerton | |
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | Calculate | |
| Applied | 12,461 | 25,276 | 48,748 | |
| Admitted | 11,988 | 23,559 | 32,527 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 93.2% | 66.7% | |
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 16.6% | 16.2% | |
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.42 | 3.77 | |
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | A- | |
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 1000/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Sacramento State | Cal State Fullerton | |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 24:1 | 24:1 | |
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Sacramento State | Cal State Fullerton | |
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | 50% | |
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $51,000 | $49,000 | |
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 64% | 69% | |
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $15,750 | $15,000 | |
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $162 | $155 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Sacramento State | Cal State Fullerton | |
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | 42% | |
| % Women | 60% | 57% | 58% | |
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | Very High | |
| HBCU | No | No | No | |
| % White | 16% | 29% | 22% | |
| % Black | 11% | 6% | 2% | |
| % Hispanic | 31% | 29% | 40% | |
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | 0% | |
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | 4% | |
| % International | 6% | 2% | 6% | |
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Sacramento State | Cal State Fullerton | |
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | 99% | |
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | 1% | |
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Sacramento State | Cal State Fullerton | |
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | No | |
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | No | |
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Learn More | Details | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than Cal State East Bay based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 13,673 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Sacramento State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Sacramento State?
- California State University East Bay and Sacramento State 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 Sacramento ($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 Sacramento State ($11,464 vs. $11,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University East Bay are 5.7% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($15,402 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than California State University East Bay (78% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is 10.8% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($9,590 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. Sacramento State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Sacramento State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sacramento State or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Sacramento State (93.2%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Sacramento State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Sacramento State? 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 Sacramento State and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than California State University Sacramento (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $4,300 more per year than Sacramento State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,000)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $582 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($15,750 vs. $16,332)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($162 vs. $168)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/