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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Blue Ash | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Blue Ash, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 6,569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Blue Ash | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,054 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $5,628 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 77% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Blue Ash | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Blue Ash | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Blue Ash | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $237 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Blue Ash | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Blue Ash | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Blue Ash | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than Blue Ash based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 6,569 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Blue Ash Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Blue Ash?
- UC Blue Ash College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($6,054.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Cal State East Bay than UC Blue Ash College ($17,622.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than Blue Ash ($11,464 vs. $12,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at UC Blue Ash College are 19.8% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($12,852 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at UC Blue Ash College than California State University East Bay (77% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 53.9% larger than aid received UC Blue Ash College ($8,659 vs. $5,628)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Blue Ash? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Ash or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Cal State East Bay students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Blue Ash (2.91)
Cal State East Bay vs. Blue Ash Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or Blue Ash? 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 Blue Ash and Cal State East Bay.
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $9,700 more per year than Blue Ash graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,600)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $6,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Blue Ash graduates. ($16,332 vs. $23,000)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Blue Ash graduates. ($168 vs. $237)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blue Ash students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/