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San Francisco State Sacramento State California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno CSU San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus Cal State LA San Jose State UVU CSU Stanislaus CSUMB Sonoma State University| California State University East Bay | Weber State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | WSU | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 29,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $10,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $5,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2023 | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $155 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 14% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Weber State University is larger than than Cal State East Bay based on total student enrollment (29,914 students vs. 13,673 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or WSU?
- California State University East Bay is 5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,471.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Cal State East Bay than Weber State University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Weber State University than Cal State East Bay ($10,525 vs. $11,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Weber State University are 66.8% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($9,232 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weber State University than California State University East Bay (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 48.5% larger than aid received Weber State University ($8,659 vs. $5,831)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
Cal State East Bay vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or WSU? 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 WSU and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is the same as at Weber State University (43% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $6,600 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,700)
- Weber State University students graduate with a $1,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,332)
- WSU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($155 vs. $168)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/