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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,333 | 4,811 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,969 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $6,999 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,480 | $7,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,874 | $14,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,886 | $8,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 93% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,274 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 12,851 | 1,689 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 43.6% | ||
| 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 | 18/23 | |||
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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 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $162 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | SWOSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 SWOSU based on total student enrollment (13,333 students vs. 4,811 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or SWOSU?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($6,969.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.8% higher at Cal State East Bay than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($17,622.00 vs. $6,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than SWOSU ($10,874 vs. $14,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 122.4% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($7,410 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma 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 24.5% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($10,886 vs. $8,745)
Cal State East Bay vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- SWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Cal State East Bay (96.8%)
Cal State East Bay vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $6,700 more per year than SWOSU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,600)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $645 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($15,687 vs. $16,332)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($162 vs. $168)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/