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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | FSCJ | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 20,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | fscj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | FSCJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $2,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $9,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $8,496 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $2,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $5,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 62% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | FSCJ | ||
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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 | FSCJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | FSCJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $108 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | FSCJ | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | FSCJ | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | FSCJ | ||
| 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
- Florida State College at Jacksonville is larger than than Cal State East Bay based on total student enrollment (20,363 students vs. 13,673 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. FSCJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or FSCJ?
- California State University East Bay is 122.7% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $2,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83% higher at Cal State East Bay than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($17,622.00 vs. $9,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State College at Jacksonville than Cal State East Bay ($2,341 vs. $11,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State College at Jacksonville are 81.3% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($8,496 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay than Florida State College at Jacksonville (76% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 52.4% larger than aid received Florida State College at Jacksonville ($8,659 vs. $5,680)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or FSCJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSCJ or Cal State East Bay .
Cal State East Bay vs. FSCJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or FSCJ? 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 FSCJ and Cal State East Bay.
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $20,800 more per year than FSCJ graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $34,500)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $5,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($10,500 vs. $16,332)
- FSCJ graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($108 vs. $168)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSCJ students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/