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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | samuelmerritt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 0% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $110,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $193 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than Samuel Merritt University based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 1,911 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Samuel Merritt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Samuel Merritt University?
- California State University East Bay is ?% more expensive to attend than Samuel Merritt University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Cal State East Bay than Samuel Merritt University ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay than Samuel Merritt University (76% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is ?% larger than aid received Samuel Merritt University ($8,659 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Samuel Merritt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Samuel Merritt University or Cal State East Bay .
Cal State East Bay vs. Samuel Merritt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Samuel Merritt 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 Samuel Merritt University and Cal State East Bay.
- Graduates from Samuel Merritt University earn on average $55,400 more per year than Cal State East Bay graduates after ten years. ($110,700 vs. $55,300)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $2,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Samuel Merritt University graduates. ($16,332 vs. $18,750)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Samuel Merritt University graduates. ($168 vs. $193)
- More Samuel Merritt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/