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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | ESU | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,333 | 4,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $13,855 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,480 | $10,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,874 | $15,441 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,886 | $5,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 89% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,274 | 1,592 | ||
| Admitted | 12,851 | 1,556 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 97.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $200 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | ESU | ||
| 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 ESU based on total student enrollment (13,333 students vs. 4,658 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or ESU ?
- California State University East Bay is 3.6% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at Cal State East Bay than Emporia State University ($17,622.00 vs. $13,855.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than ESU ($10,874 vs. $15,441)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 56.3% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($10,542 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than California State University East Bay (89% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 88% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($10,886 vs. $5,790)
Cal State East Bay vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Cal State East Bay (96.8%)
Cal State East Bay vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or ESU ? 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 ESU and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is the same as at Emporia State University (43% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $16,300 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,000)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $3,087 lower median federal student loan debt than ESU graduates. ($16,332 vs. $19,419)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than ESU graduates. ($168 vs. $200)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/