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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | UWM | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 78% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | UWM | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Cal State East Bay based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 13,673 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 40.9% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($8,091.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at UWM than California State University East Bay ($19,956.00 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 UWM ($11,464 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 41.4% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($10,896 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than California State University East Bay (78% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 45.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($8,659 vs. $5,963)
Cal State East Bay vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Cal State East Bay students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at UWM (3.16)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than UWM (86.3%)
Cal State East Bay vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or UWM? 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 UWM and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $9,200 more per year than UWM graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,100)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $8,626 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($16,332 vs. $24,958)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($168 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/