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San Francisco State Sacramento State California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno CSU CSN San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus Cal State LA San Jose State CSU Stanislaus CSUMB Sonoma State University| California State University East Bay | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | NSC | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 91% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.75 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $236 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than NSC based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 7,169 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or NSC?
- California State University East Bay is 3.5% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at NSC than California State University East Bay ($19,289.00 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 NSC ($11,464 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nevada State College are 42.2% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($10,830 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nevada State College than California State University East Bay (91% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 29.3% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($8,659 vs. $6,696)
Cal State East Bay vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Cal State East Bay students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at NSC (2.75)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than NSC (82.5%)
Cal State East Bay vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or NSC? 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 NSC and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than Nevada State College (43% vs. 22%)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $6,588 lower median federal student loan debt than NSC graduates. ($16,332 vs. $22,920)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than NSC graduates. ($168 vs. $236)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/