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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | GSU | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | University Park, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 4,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | govst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | GSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $15,024 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $9,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $11,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | GSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 1,865 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 1,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | GSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | GSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $178 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | GSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | GSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | GSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 4,427 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. GSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or GSU?
- Governors State University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Cal State East Bay than Governors State University ($17,622.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Cal State East Bay ($9,833 vs. $11,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 40% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($11,000 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than California State University East Bay (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 38.4% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($11,987 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. GSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or GSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than GSU (57.5%)
Cal State East Bay vs. GSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or GSU? 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 GSU and Cal State East Bay.
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $12,700 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,600)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $918 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU graduates. ($16,332 vs. $17,250)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than GSU graduates. ($168 vs. $178)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/