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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Parkside | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 67% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $237 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 3,947 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Parkside?
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($6,298.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Cal State East Bay than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($17,622.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Cal State East Bay ($8,510 vs. $11,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 93.3% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($7,966 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay than University of Wisconsin Parkside (76% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 22% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($8,659 vs. $7,098)
Cal State East Bay vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (43% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $14,300 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,000)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $6,633 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($16,332 vs. $22,965)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($168 vs. $237)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/