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San Francisco State Sacramento State California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno CSU KSC San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus Cal State LA San Jose State CSU Stanislaus CSUMB Sonoma State University| California State University East Bay | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Plymouth | ||
| 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 Plymouth based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 3,872 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 106.7% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Plymouth than California State University East Bay ($22,250.00 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 Plymouth ($11,464 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 30.4% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($11,810 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than California State University East Bay (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 7.2% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($9,286 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Cal State East Bay students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Cal State East Bay (96.2%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than California State University East Bay (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $13,100 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,200)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $10,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($16,332 vs. $27,000)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($168 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/