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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Seattle Central | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 4,476 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | seattlecentral.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Seattle Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $4,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $12,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $7,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $7,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 60% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Seattle Central | ||
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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 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Seattle Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Seattle Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $9,890 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $102 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Seattle Central | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Seattle Central | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Seattle Central | ||
| 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 Seattle Central based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 4,476 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Seattle Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Seattle Central?
- California State University East Bay is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Seattle Central for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.2% higher at Cal State East Bay than Seattle Community College Central Campus ($17,622.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Community College Central Campus than Cal State East Bay ($7,998 vs. $11,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Community College Central Campus are 25% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($12,321 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay than Seattle Community College Central Campus (76% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 18.7% larger than aid received Seattle Community College Central Campus ($8,659 vs. $7,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Seattle Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle Central or Cal State East Bay .
Cal State East Bay vs. Seattle Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Seattle Central? 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 Seattle Central and Cal State East Bay.
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $19,500 more per year than Seattle Central graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $35,800)
- Seattle Community College Central Campus students graduate with a $6,442 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($9,890 vs. $16,332)
- Seattle Central graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($102 vs. $168)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/