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San Francisco State Sacramento State California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno CSU San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus Cal State LA San Jose State Valencia College CSU Stanislaus CSUMB Sonoma State University| California State University East Bay | Polk State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | PSC | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Winter Haven, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 8,180 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | polk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $2,483 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $9,933 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $8,339 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $9,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $3,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 71% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | PSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $98 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | PSC | ||
| 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 PSC based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 8,180 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or PSC?
- California State University East Bay is 131.3% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.4% higher at Cal State East Bay than Polk State College ($17,622.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than Cal State East Bay ($9,588 vs. $11,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 84.7% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($8,339 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay than Polk State College (76% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 173.3% larger than aid received Polk State College ($8,659 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or Cal State East Bay .
Cal State East Bay vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or PSC? 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 PSC and Cal State East Bay.
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $21,300 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $6,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($9,500 vs. $16,332)
- PSC graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($98 vs. $168)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/