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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Bemidji State University | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Bemidji, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | bemidjistate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Bemidji State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,994 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $8,994 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $9,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $15,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $7,381 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 83% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 2,723 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 2,111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Bemidji State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $21,304 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $220 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Bemidji State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 4,023 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Bemidji State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Bemidji State University?
- Bemidji State University is 56.6% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.9% higher at Cal State East Bay than Bemidji State University ($17,622.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than Bemidji State University ($11,464 vs. $15,561)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 60.9% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($9,572 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bemidji State University than California State University East Bay (83% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 17.3% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($8,659 vs. $7,381)
Cal State East Bay vs. Bemidji State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Bemidji State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bemidji State University or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Bemidji State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Bemidji State University (77.5%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Bemidji State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Bemidji State University? 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 Bemidji State University and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than Bemidji State University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $12,300 more per year than Bemidji State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,000)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $4,972 lower median federal student loan debt than Bemidji State University graduates. ($16,332 vs. $21,304)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Bemidji State University graduates. ($168 vs. $220)
- More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/