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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | York | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $90 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | York | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | York | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | York | ||
| 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 York based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 6,446 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or York?
- CUNY York College is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Cal State East Bay than CUNY York College ($17,622.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Cal State East Bay ($6,670 vs. $11,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University East Bay are 16.3% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($15,402 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than California State University East Bay (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is 4.4% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($9,036 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Cal State East Bay students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at York (3.15)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than York (59.1%)
Cal State East Bay vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or York? 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 York and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than CUNY York College (43% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $12,100 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $7,532 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($8,800 vs. $16,332)
- York graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($90 vs. $168)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/