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San Francisco State Sacramento State California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno CSU Fisk University San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus KY State Cal State LA San Jose State Jackson State University CSU Stanislaus| California State University East Bay | Tennessee State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Tennessee State University | ||
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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 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $289 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 9,218 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 24.1% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Tennessee State University than California State University East Bay ($20,484.00 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 Tennessee State University ($11,464 vs. $11,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 80.3% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($8,542 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than California State University East Bay (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 100% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($17,315 vs. $8,659)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
Cal State East Bay vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Tennessee State 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 Tennessee State University and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than Tennessee State University (43% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $16,900 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $38,400)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $11,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($16,332 vs. $28,000)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($168 vs. $289)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/