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San Francisco State Sacramento State California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno CSU San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus Cal State LA San Jose State CSU Stanislaus CSUMB Sonoma State University Cal State Long Beach| California State University East Bay | Brazosport College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | BC | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Lake Jackson, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 4,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | brazosport.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $1,726 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $4,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $8,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $4,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $4,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $54 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | BC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 4,044 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or BC?
- California State University East Bay is 118.4% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 333.7% higher at Cal State East Bay than Brazosport College ($17,622.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than Cal State East Bay ($4,718 vs. $11,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 77% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($8,700 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brazosport College than California State University East Bay (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 115.5% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($8,659 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Cal State East Bay .
Cal State East Bay vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or BC? 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 BC and Cal State East Bay.
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $15,700 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $11,082 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($5,250 vs. $16,332)
- BC graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($54 vs. $168)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/