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Overview |
CSUDH | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Hayward, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 13,333 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | csueastbay.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | 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 | $16,886 | $16,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,438 | $10,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,074 | $10,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 75% |
Admission |
CSUDH | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,040 | 13,274 | ||
| Admitted | 17,388 | 12,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.2 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 4, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSUDH | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $16,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $168 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
CSUDH | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than Cal State East Bay based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 13,333 students)
CSUDH vs. Cal State East Bay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or Cal State East Bay?
- California State University Dominguez Hills 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 CSUDH 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 Dominguez Hills than Cal State East Bay ($4,438 vs. $10,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University East Bay are 2.5% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($16,480 vs. $16,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Dominguez Hills than California State University East Bay (94% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Dominguez Hills students is 1.7% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($11,074 vs. $10,886)
CSUDH vs. Cal State East Bay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH 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 CSUDH .
- Accepted freshman Cal State East Bay students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at CSUDH (3.16)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than CSUDH (91.3%)
CSUDH vs. Cal State East Bay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH 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 CSUDH.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (43% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $8,500 more per year than CSUDH graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,800)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $2,370 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($13,962 vs. $16,332)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($144 vs. $168)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/