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San Francisco State Sacramento State California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno CSU San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus Cal State LA San Jose State CSU Stanislaus CSUMB Sonoma State University Cal State Long Beach| California State University East Bay | Seattle Community College South Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Seattle South | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 4,901 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | southseattle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Seattle South | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $4,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $10,383 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $9,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $7,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 58% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Seattle South | ||
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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 | Sep 13, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Seattle South | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 32:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Seattle South | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | N/A |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Seattle South | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 74% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Seattle South | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Seattle South | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than Seattle South based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 4,901 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Seattle South Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Seattle South?
- California State University East Bay is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Seattle South for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.2% higher at Cal State East Bay than Seattle Community College South Campus ($17,622.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Community College South Campus than Cal State East Bay ($9,594 vs. $11,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Community College South Campus are 48.3% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($10,383 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay than Seattle Community College South Campus (76% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 16.7% larger than aid received Seattle Community College South Campus ($8,659 vs. $7,422)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Seattle South? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle South or Cal State East Bay .
Cal State East Bay vs. Seattle South Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Seattle South? 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 Seattle South and Cal State East Bay.
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $15,600 more per year than Seattle South graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,700)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/