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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 CSU Stanislaus CSUMB Sonoma State University Cal State Long Beach| California State University East Bay | San Francisco Bay University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | SFBU | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Fremont, California | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 164 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | sfbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | SFBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $7,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $9,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $12,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $9,570 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | SFBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 157 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | SFBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | SFBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | N/A |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | SFBU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | SFBU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | SFBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than SFBU based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 164 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. SFBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or SFBU?
- San Francisco Bay University is 37.9% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($7,920.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.5% higher at Cal State East Bay than San Francisco Bay University ($17,622.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than SFBU ($11,464 vs. $12,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco Bay University are 67.4% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($9,200 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Bay University than California State University East Bay (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Francisco Bay University students is 10.5% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($9,570 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. SFBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or SFBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFBU or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Cal State East Bay students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at SFBU (2.72)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than SFBU (69.4%)
Cal State East Bay vs. SFBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or SFBU? 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 SFBU and Cal State East Bay.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/