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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 9,407 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | esc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $9,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $9,343 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 80% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $240 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than SUNY Empire State College based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 9,407 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. SUNY Empire State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or SUNY Empire State College?
- SUNY Empire State College is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Cal State East Bay than SUNY Empire State College ($17,622.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Empire State College than Cal State East Bay ($9,704 vs. $11,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Empire State College are 32.8% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($11,600 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Empire State College than California State University East Bay (80% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY Empire State College students is 7.9% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($9,343 vs. $8,659)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or SUNY Empire State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Empire State College or Cal State East Bay .
Cal State East Bay vs. SUNY Empire State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or SUNY Empire State 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 SUNY Empire State College and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than SUNY Empire State College (43% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $9,300 more per year than SUNY Empire State College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,000)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $6,918 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Empire State College graduates. ($16,332 vs. $23,250)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Empire State College graduates. ($168 vs. $240)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Empire State College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/