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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 73% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $233 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| 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
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Cal State East Bay based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 13,673 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 45.5% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than California State University East Bay ($17,726.00 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato ($11,464 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 45.2% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($10,606 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay than Minnesota State University Mankato (76% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 24.4% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($8,659 vs. $6,961)
Cal State East Bay vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Minnesota State University-Mankato? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota State University-Mankato or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Minnesota State University-Mankato? 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than California State University East Bay (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $9,000 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,300)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $6,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($16,332 vs. $22,575)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($168 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/