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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 7,320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $16,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 88% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 10,609 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 5,718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $317 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 7,320 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Southern University and A & M College?
- California State University East Bay is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 253.9% higher at Cal State East Bay than Southern University and A & M College ($17,622.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than Southern University and A & M College ($11,464 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 64.4% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($9,366 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than California State University East Bay (88% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 15.2% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($8,659 vs. $7,514)
Cal State East Bay vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Cal State East Bay students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Southern University and A & M College? 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 Southern University and A & M College and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than Southern University and A & M College (43% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $17,300 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $38,000)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $14,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($16,332 vs. $30,750)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($168 vs. $317)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/