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San Francisco State Sacramento State California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno Sonoma State University San Jose State CSU Humboldt State University San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus UCSC UC Merced Cal State LA| California State University East Bay | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 66% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $144 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 7,045 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or CSUMB?
- California State University East Bay and CSUMB 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 Cal State East Bay as California State University Monterey 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 Monterey Bay than Cal State East Bay ($11,435 vs. $11,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University East Bay are 5.6% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($15,402 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay than California State University Monterey Bay (76% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 0.5% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($8,702 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than CSUMB (92.4%)
Cal State East Bay vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $10,000 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $2,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($14,000 vs. $16,332)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($144 vs. $168)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/