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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,333 | 9,686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $8,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,480 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,874 | $14,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,886 | $8,974 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 93% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,274 | 7,462 | ||
| Admitted | 12,851 | 5,858 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | |||
| 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, 2025 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $232 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| 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 Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (13,333 students vs. 9,686 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 42% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.2% higher at Cal State East Bay than Southeast Missouri State University ($17,622.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than Southeast Missouri State University ($10,874 vs. $14,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 43.5% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($11,486 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than California State University East Bay (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 21.3% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($10,886 vs. $8,974)
Cal State East Bay vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Southeast Missouri State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeast Missouri State University or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Southeast Missouri State University (78.5%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Southeast Missouri State University? 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 Southeast Missouri State University and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than California State University East Bay (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $14,800 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,500)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $6,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($16,332 vs. $22,527)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($168 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/