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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,333 | 111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | disd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $29,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $29,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,480 | $19,431 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,874 | $27,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,886 | $14,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 75% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,274 | 8 | ||
| Admitted | 12,851 | 7 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 87.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 28.6%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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $40,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $419 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
| 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 Design Institute of San Diego based on total student enrollment (13,333 students vs. 111 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Design Institute of San Diego Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Design Institute of San Diego?
- Design Institute of San Diego is 409.4% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($29,250.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at Design Institute of San Diego than California State University East Bay ($29,250.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than Design Institute of San Diego ($10,874 vs. $27,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University East Bay are 17.9% lower than costs at Design Institute of San Diego ($16,480 vs. $19,431)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay as Design Institute of San Diego (75% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Design Institute of San Diego students is 32.3% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($14,400 vs. $10,886)
Cal State East Bay vs. Design Institute of San Diego Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Design Institute of San Diego? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Design Institute of San Diego or Cal State East Bay .
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Design Institute of San Diego (87.5%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Design Institute of San Diego Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Design Institute of San Diego? 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 Design Institute of San Diego and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Design Institute of San Diego is higher than California State University East Bay (62% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $16,400 more per year than Design Institute of San Diego graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $38,900)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $24,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Design Institute of San Diego graduates. ($16,332 vs. $40,585)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $251 less per month on federal student loans than Design Institute of San Diego graduates. ($168 vs. $419)
- More Design Institute of San Diego graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/