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San Francisco State San Jose State CSU California State University-Fresno California State University-Northridge Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University Cal State LA California State University-San Marcos UC Merced San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus Cal State Long Beach| California State University Sacramento | California State University East Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Hayward, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,172 | 13,333 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | csueastbay.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | 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 | $16,278 | $16,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,183 | $10,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,503 | $10,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 75% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| Applied | 25,994 | 13,274 | ||
| Admitted | 24,336 | 12,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| 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, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $16,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $168 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | 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 Sacramento is larger than than Cal State East Bay based on total student enrollment (31,172 students vs. 13,333 students)
Sacramento State vs. Cal State East Bay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Cal State East Bay?
- California State University Sacramento 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 Sacramento State 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 East Bay than Sacramento State ($10,874 vs. $11,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Sacramento are 1.2% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($16,278 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than California State University East Bay (80% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is 5.7% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($11,503 vs. $10,886)
Sacramento State vs. Cal State East Bay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State 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 Sacramento State .
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Sacramento State (93.6%)
Sacramento State vs. Cal State East Bay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State 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 Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than California State University Sacramento (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $4,300 more per year than Sacramento State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,000)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $582 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($15,750 vs. $16,332)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($162 vs. $168)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/