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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $230 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 6,970 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 105.4% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Cal State East Bay than Northern Michigan University ($17,622.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than Northern Michigan University ($11,464 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 29.3% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($11,910 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than California State University East Bay (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 8.4% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($9,385 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Northern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Michigan University or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Northern Michigan University? 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 Michigan University and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than California State University East Bay (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $16,900 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $38,400)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $5,960 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($16,332 vs. $22,292)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($168 vs. $230)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/