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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,333 | 3,357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | lwtech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $3,195 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $8,548 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,480 | $12,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,874 | $8,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,886 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 37% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,274 | - | ||
| Admitted | 12,851 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $160 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than Lake Washington Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (13,333 students vs. 3,357 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Lake Washington Institute of Technology?
- California State University East Bay is 79.7% more expensive to attend than Lake Washington Institute of Technology for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,195.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.2% higher at Cal State East Bay than Lake Washington Institute of Technology ($17,622.00 vs. $8,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Washington Institute of Technology than Cal State East Bay ($8,545 vs. $10,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Washington Institute of Technology are 33.3% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($12,366 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay than Lake Washington Institute of Technology (75% vs. 37%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 59.8% larger than aid received Lake Washington Institute of Technology ($10,886 vs. $6,813)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Lake Washington Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lake Washington Institute of Technology or Cal State East Bay .
Cal State East Bay vs. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Lake Washington Institute of Technology? 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 Lake Washington Institute of Technology and Cal State East Bay.
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $10,400 more per year than Lake Washington Institute of Technology graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,900)
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology students graduate with a $832 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($15,500 vs. $16,332)
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($160 vs. $168)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Washington Institute of Technology students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/