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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 89% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $229 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 6,787 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Fayetteville State University?
- California State University East Bay is 474.2% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.4% higher at Cal State East Bay than Fayetteville State University ($17,622.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Cal State East Bay ($6,355 vs. $11,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 63.2% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($9,440 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than California State University East Bay (89% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 16.1% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($10,050 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Cal State East Bay students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Fayetteville State University? 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 Fayetteville State University and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than Fayetteville State University (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $22,800 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $32,500)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $5,829 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($16,332 vs. $22,161)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($168 vs. $229)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/