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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Hayward, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 13,673 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | csueastbay.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $15,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $11,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $8,659 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 76% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 12,461 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 11,988 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $16,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $168 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | Cal State East Bay | ||
| 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 Fullerton is larger than than Cal State East Bay based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 13,673 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Cal State East Bay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or Cal State East Bay?
- California State University Fullerton and Cal State East Bay cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Cal State Fullerton as California State University East Bay ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than Cal State East Bay ($7,925 vs. $11,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University East Bay are 8.4% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($15,402 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay than California State University Fullerton (76% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Fullerton students is 6.2% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($9,194 vs. $8,659)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Cal State East Bay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or Cal State East Bay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cal State East Bay or Cal State Fullerton .
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Cal State East Bay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or Cal State East Bay? 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 Cal State East Bay and Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Fullerton is higher than California State University East Bay (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $6,300 more per year than Cal State Fullerton graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,000)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $1,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,332)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($155 vs. $168)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/