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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | ISU | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Pocatello, ID | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 12,301 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | isu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $23,906 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $7,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $12,425 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $9,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | ISU | ||
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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 | 3.41 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $22,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $237 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than ISU based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 12,301 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or ISU?
- Idaho State University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($5,928.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at ISU than California State University East Bay ($23,906.00 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 ISU ($11,464 vs. $12,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 102% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($7,626 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than California State University East Bay (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 5.6% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($9,145 vs. $8,659)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
Cal State East Bay vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or ISU? 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 ISU and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than Idaho State University (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $13,000 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,300)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $6,618 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($16,332 vs. $22,950)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($168 vs. $237)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/