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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | PUC | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Angwin, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 870 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | puc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | PUC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $32,655 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $32,655 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $9,273 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $21,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $23,383 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | PUC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 1,364 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | PUC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | PUC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $310 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | PUC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | PUC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | PUC | ||
| 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 PUC based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 870 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. PUC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or PUC?
- Pacific Union College is 468.7% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at PUC than California State University East Bay ($32,655.00 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 PUC ($11,464 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 66.1% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($9,273 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than California State University East Bay (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 170% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($23,383 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. PUC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or PUC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PUC or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman PUC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than PUC (48.5%)
Cal State East Bay vs. PUC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or PUC? 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 PUC and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at PUC is higher than California State University East Bay (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Cal State East Bay graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $55,300)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $13,668 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($16,332 vs. $30,000)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($168 vs. $310)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/