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San Francisco State Sacramento State California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno CSU Valencia College San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus Cal State LA San Jose State CSU Stanislaus CSUMB Sonoma State University| California State University East Bay | Santa Fe College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Santa Fe College | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 12,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | sfcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Santa Fe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $1,872 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $7,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $10,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $2,426 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 72% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Santa Fe College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | Open | ||
| 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 | Santa Fe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Santa Fe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $11,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $113 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 16% | ||
| % 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 | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Santa Fe College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than Santa Fe College based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 12,729 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Santa Fe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Santa Fe College?
- California State University East Bay is 206.7% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.6% higher at Cal State East Bay than Santa Fe College ($17,622.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than Cal State East Bay ($11,380 vs. $11,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Fe College are 53.9% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($10,008 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay than Santa Fe College (76% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 256.9% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($8,659 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Santa Fe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Santa Fe College or Cal State East Bay .
Cal State East Bay vs. Santa Fe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Santa Fe College? 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 Santa Fe College and Cal State East Bay.
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $17,800 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $5,307 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($11,025 vs. $16,332)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($113 vs. $168)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/