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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Southeastern | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,333 | 13,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,480 | $10,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,874 | $12,007 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,886 | $10,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 93% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Southeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,274 | 5,485 | ||
| Admitted | 12,851 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 45.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $219 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Southeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than Cal State East Bay based on total student enrollment (13,861 students vs. 13,333 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Southeastern?
- Southeastern Louisiana University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($5,777.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Southeastern than California State University East Bay ($18,255.00 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 Southeastern ($10,874 vs. $12,007)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 60.9% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($10,240 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana 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 4.2% larger than aid received Southeastern Louisiana University ($10,886 vs. $10,447)
Cal State East Bay vs. Southeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Southeastern (94.3%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Southeastern? 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 Southeastern and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $14,200 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,100)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($16,332 vs. $21,272)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($168 vs. $219)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/