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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Central | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $232 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Central | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than Central based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 11,637 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 40% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Cal State East Bay than University of Central Missouri ($17,622.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than Central ($11,464 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 58.8% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($9,699 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than California State University East Bay (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 32.9% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($8,659 vs. $6,517)
Cal State East Bay vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Central (71.3%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Central? 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 Central and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than California State University East Bay (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $13,800 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,500)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $6,109 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($16,332 vs. $22,441)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($168 vs. $232)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/