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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | WNC | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Carson City, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 3,582 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | wnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | WNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $3,383 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $13,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $16,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $6,579 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 91% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | WNC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | WNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | WNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $11,316 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $117 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | WNC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | WNC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | WNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than WNC based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 3,582 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. WNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or WNC?
- California State University East Bay is 69.7% more expensive to attend than WNC for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Cal State East Bay than Western Nevada College ($17,622.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than WNC ($11,464 vs. $16,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Nevada College are 10.4% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($13,950 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Nevada College than California State University East Bay (91% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 31.6% larger than aid received Western Nevada College ($8,659 vs. $6,579)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or WNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WNC or Cal State East Bay .
Cal State East Bay vs. WNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or WNC? 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 WNC and Cal State East Bay.
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $21,600 more per year than WNC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $33,700)
- Western Nevada College students graduate with a $5,016 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($11,316 vs. $16,332)
- WNC graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($117 vs. $168)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WNC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/