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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | CDU | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | cdrewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | CDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $14,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $17,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $27,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $11,419 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 73% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | CDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 834 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 80.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 2.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.26 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2024 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | CDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | CDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $70,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $21,319 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $220 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | CDU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 25% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | CDU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | CDU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 777 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. CDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or CDU?
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is 151.2% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($14,424.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Cal State East Bay than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($17,622.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than CDU ($11,464 vs. $27,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University East Bay are 15.5% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($15,402 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (76% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students is 31.9% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($11,419 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. CDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or CDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CDU or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman CDU 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 CDU (80.5%)
Cal State East Bay vs. CDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or CDU? 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 CDU and Cal State East Bay.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $15,600 more per year than Cal State East Bay graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $55,300)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $4,987 lower median federal student loan debt than CDU graduates. ($16,332 vs. $21,319)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than CDU graduates. ($168 vs. $220)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/