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San Francisco State Sacramento State California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno CSU San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus Cal State LA San Jose State CSU Stanislaus CSUMB Sonoma State University Cal State Long Beach| California State University East Bay | Missouri Western State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | MWSU | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | MWSU | ||
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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 | 3.25 | ||
| 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 | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $225 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 4,023 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or MWSU?
- Missouri Western State University is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Cal State East Bay than Missouri Western State University ($17,622.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than MWSU ($11,464 vs. $11,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 51% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($10,200 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than California State University East Bay (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 21.6% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($10,531 vs. $8,659)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
Cal State East Bay vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than Missouri Western State University (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $18,800 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $36,500)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $5,486 lower median federal student loan debt than MWSU graduates. ($16,332 vs. $21,818)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than MWSU graduates. ($168 vs. $225)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/