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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | SCI-Arc | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | sciarc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | SCI-Arc | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $49,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $49,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $19,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $43,364 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 30% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 513 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | SCI-Arc | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $42,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $442 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 51% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | SCI-Arc | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 507 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. SCI-Arc Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or SCI-Arc?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 761.9% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.8% higher at SCI-Arc than California State University East Bay ($49,490.00 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 SCI-Arc ($11,464 vs. $19,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Architecture are 14.6% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($13,440 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay than Southern California Institute of Architecture (76% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 400.8% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($43,364 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. SCI-Arc Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or SCI-Arc? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCI-Arc or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
Cal State East Bay vs. SCI-Arc Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or SCI-Arc? 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 SCI-Arc and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than California State University East Bay (58% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $8,900 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,400)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $26,418 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($16,332 vs. $42,750)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $274 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($168 vs. $442)
- More SCI-Arc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/