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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #793 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 86% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| 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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $234 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 5,188 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- University of Wisconsin River Falls is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($6,428.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Cal State East Bay than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($17,622.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than University of Wisconsin-River Falls ($11,464 vs. $13,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 90.3% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($8,094 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin River Falls than California State University East Bay (86% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 92.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($8,659 vs. $4,489)
Cal State East Bay vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than University of Wisconsin-River Falls (84.5%)
Cal State East Bay vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is higher than California State University East Bay (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $11,200 more per year than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,100)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $6,393 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($16,332 vs. $22,725)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($168 vs. $234)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/