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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | MSU Billings | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 4,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | msubillings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | MSU Billings | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $18,209 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $8,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $12,487 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $5,394 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | MSU Billings | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | MSU Billings | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | MSU Billings | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $180 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | MSU Billings | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | MSU Billings | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | MSU Billings | ||
| 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 MSU Billings based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 4,057 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. MSU Billings Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or MSU Billings?
- California State University East Bay is 24.3% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at MSU Billings than California State University East Bay ($18,209.00 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 MSU Billings ($11,464 vs. $12,487)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Billings are 84.5% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($8,348 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University Billings than California State University East Bay (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 60.5% larger than aid received Montana State University Billings ($8,659 vs. $5,394)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or MSU Billings? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Billings or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Cal State East Bay students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at MSU Billings (3.05)
Cal State East Bay vs. MSU Billings Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or MSU Billings? 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 MSU Billings and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than Montana State University Billings (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $17,500 more per year than MSU Billings graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $37,800)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $1,168 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Billings graduates. ($16,332 vs. $17,500)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Billings graduates. ($168 vs. $180)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Billings students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/