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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 0% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.5 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | PennWest Clarion | ||
| 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 PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 3,922 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or PennWest Clarion?
- PennWest Clarion is 34.4% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at Cal State East Bay than PennWest Clarion ($17,622.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 19.1% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($12,930 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay than PennWest Clarion (76% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($8,659 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
Cal State East Bay vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than California State University East Bay (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $16,100 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,200)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $9,668 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($16,332 vs. $26,000)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($168 vs. $268)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/