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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman San Francisco State Pepperdine SCU Sacramento State USF USC California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno| California State University East Bay | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | USD | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 83% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $236 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | USD | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 8,815 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or USD?
- University of San Diego is 837.1% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.4% higher at USD than California State University East Bay ($53,810.00 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 USD ($11,464 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University East Bay are 10.4% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($15,402 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than California State University East Bay (83% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 320.5% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($36,408 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than USD (52.6%)
Cal State East Bay vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or USD? 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 USD and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than California State University East Bay (75% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $14,900 more per year than Cal State East Bay graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $55,300)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $6,572 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($16,332 vs. $22,904)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($168 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/