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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | UWSP | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.27 | ||
| 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 | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $251 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | UWSP | ||
| 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 UWSP based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 7,964 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($6,698.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Cal State East Bay than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($17,622.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than UWSP ($11,464 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 92.5% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($8,000 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than California State University East Bay (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 107.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($8,659 vs. $4,169)
Cal State East Bay vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than UWSP (89.1%)
Cal State East Bay vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than California State University East Bay (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $13,600 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,700)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $8,028 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($16,332 vs. $24,360)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($168 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/