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Overview |
Alabama State | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Hayward, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 13,673 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | csueastbay.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $15,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $11,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $8,659 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 76% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 12,461 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 11,988 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Oct 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $16,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $168 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Alabama State | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Alabama 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Cal State East Bay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Cal State East Bay?
- Alabama State University is 45% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Cal State East Bay than Alabama State University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than Alabama State ($11,464 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 154.6% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($6,050 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than California State University East Bay (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 15.8% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($10,029 vs. $8,659)
Alabama State vs. Cal State East Bay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama 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 Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman Cal State East Bay students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Cal State East Bay (96.2%)
Alabama State vs. Cal State East Bay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than Alabama State University (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $25,800 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $29,500)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $15,759 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($16,332 vs. $32,091)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($168 vs. $331)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/