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ISU Southern Illinois University San Francisco State UIC Sacramento State Western Illinois University California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno CSU DePaul Illinois WMU| California State University East Bay | Northern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Northern Illinois | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Dekalb, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 15,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | niu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Northern Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $9,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $12,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 25,961 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 18,348 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Northern Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $23,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $246 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Northern Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Cal State East Bay based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 13,673 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Northern Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Northern Illinois?
- Northern Illinois University is 70.5% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80% higher at Cal State East Bay than Northern Illinois University ($17,622.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than Northern Illinois ($11,464 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 34.9% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($11,420 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than California State University East Bay (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 45% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($12,552 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. Northern Illinois Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Northern Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Illinois or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Northern Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Northern Illinois? 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 Northern Illinois and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than California State University East Bay (56% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $7,700 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,600)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $7,527 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($16,332 vs. $23,859)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($168 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/