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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | AASU | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 7,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | armstrong.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | AASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $3,965 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $10,176 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $6,960 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 84% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | AASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.24 | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | AASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | AASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $219 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | AASU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | AASU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | AASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than AASU based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 7,041 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. AASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or AASU ?
- California State University East Bay is 44.8% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Cal State East Bay than Armstrong State University ($17,622.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than AASU ($11,464 vs. $12,404)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Armstrong State University are 51.4% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($10,176 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Armstrong State University than California State University East Bay (84% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 24.4% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($8,659 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or AASU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AASU or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman AASU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
Cal State East Bay vs. AASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or AASU ? 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 AASU and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than Armstrong State University (43% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $12,900 more per year than AASU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,400)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $4,918 lower median federal student loan debt than AASU graduates. ($16,332 vs. $21,250)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than AASU graduates. ($168 vs. $219)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AASU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/