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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Humboldt State University | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Arcata, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 6,025 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | humboldt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Humboldt State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $12,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $14,325 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $9,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 66% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Humboldt State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 8,505 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 8,350 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | |||
| 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, 2024 | Apr 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Humboldt State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Humboldt State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $201 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Humboldt State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Humboldt State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Humboldt State University | ||
| 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 Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 6,025 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Humboldt State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Humboldt State University?
- California State University East Bay and Humboldt State University cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Cal State East Bay as Humboldt State University ($17,622.00 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 Humboldt State University ($11,464 vs. $14,325)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Humboldt State University are 22.8% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($12,540 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay than Humboldt State University (76% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Humboldt State University students is 7% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($9,262 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. Humboldt State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Humboldt State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Humboldt State University or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Humboldt State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Cal State East Bay (96.2%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Humboldt State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Humboldt 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 Humboldt State University and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than Humboldt State University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $16,300 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,000)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $3,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Humboldt State University graduates. ($16,332 vs. $19,500)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Humboldt State University graduates. ($168 vs. $201)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/