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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 6,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | metrostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,571 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $8,571 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $11,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $19,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $8,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 612 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 26.2% | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $17,992 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $186 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than Metropolitan State University based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 6,294 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Metropolitan State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Metropolitan State University?
- Metropolitan State University is 49.3% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($8,571.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.6% higher at Cal State East Bay than Metropolitan State University ($17,622.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than Metropolitan State University ($11,464 vs. $19,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan State University are 32.3% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($11,644 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State University than California State University East Bay (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 4% larger than aid received Metropolitan State University ($8,659 vs. $8,322)
Cal State East Bay vs. Metropolitan State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Metropolitan State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Metropolitan State University or Cal State East Bay .
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Metropolitan State University (81.7%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Metropolitan State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Metropolitan 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 Metropolitan State University and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than Metropolitan State University (43% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $6,100 more per year than Metropolitan State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,200)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $1,660 lower median federal student loan debt than Metropolitan State University graduates. ($16,332 vs. $17,992)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Metropolitan State University graduates. ($168 vs. $186)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Metropolitan State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/