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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Fresno Pacific University | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Fresno, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,333 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | fresno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Fresno Pacific University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $34,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $34,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,480 | $10,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,874 | $15,668 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,886 | $27,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 99% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Fresno Pacific University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,274 | 1,516 | ||
| Admitted | 12,851 | 872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1240 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Fresno Pacific University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Fresno Pacific University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $222 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Fresno Pacific University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Fresno Pacific University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Fresno Pacific University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than Fresno Pacific University based on total student enrollment (13,333 students vs. 2,921 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Fresno Pacific University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Fresno Pacific University?
- Fresno Pacific University is 508.8% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($34,960.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at Fresno Pacific University than California State University East Bay ($34,960.00 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 Fresno Pacific University ($10,874 vs. $15,668)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno Pacific University are 62.4% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($10,148 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fresno Pacific University than California State University East Bay (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fresno Pacific University students is 152.4% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($27,472 vs. $10,886)
Cal State East Bay vs. Fresno Pacific University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Fresno Pacific University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fresno Pacific University or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Fresno Pacific University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Fresno Pacific University (57.5%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Fresno Pacific University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Fresno Pacific 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 Fresno Pacific University and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Fresno Pacific University is higher than California State University East Bay (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $11,700 more per year than Fresno Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,600)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $5,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Fresno Pacific University graduates. ($16,332 vs. $21,500)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Fresno Pacific University graduates. ($168 vs. $222)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/