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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Bowie State University | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Bowie, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 6,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | bowiestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Bowie State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,533 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $12,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $9,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 76% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Bowie State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 5,445 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 4,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 800/1048 | |||
| 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 | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Bowie State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Bowie State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $24,391 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $252 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Bowie State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Bowie State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Bowie State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than Bowie State University based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 6,275 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Bowie State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Bowie State University?
- Bowie State University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($5,811.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Cal State East Bay than Bowie State University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than Bowie State University ($11,464 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 23.5% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($12,468 vs. $15,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay as Bowie State University (76% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowie State University students is 9.3% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($9,463 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. Bowie State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Bowie State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowie State University or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Cal State East Bay students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Bowie State University (86.5%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Bowie State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Bowie 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 Bowie State University and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than Bowie State University (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $4,800 more per year than Bowie State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,500)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $8,059 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($16,332 vs. $24,391)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($168 vs. $252)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/