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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,333 | 14,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,480 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,874 | $14,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,886 | $8,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 81% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,274 | 6,953 | ||
| Admitted | 12,851 | 6,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 90.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 23.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1110 | |||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $193 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| 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
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Cal State East Bay based on total student enrollment (14,105 students vs. 13,333 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Cal State East Bay than University of Houston Downtown ($17,622.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than University of Houston-Downtown ($10,874 vs. $14,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 66.8% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($9,882 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Downtown than California State University East Bay (81% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 32% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($10,886 vs. $8,246)
Cal State East Bay vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than University of Houston-Downtown (90.6%)
Cal State East Bay vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than University of Houston Downtown (43% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $7,900 more per year than University of Houston-Downtown graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,400)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $2,418 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($16,332 vs. $18,750)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($168 vs. $193)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/