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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,333 | 13,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $9,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,480 | $11,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,874 | $14,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,886 | $11,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 93% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,274 | 8,818 | ||
| Admitted | 12,851 | 8,763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % 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 | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| 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 University of Southern Mississippi based on total student enrollment (13,333 students vs. 13,110 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 65.6% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($9,508.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Cal State East Bay than University of Southern Mississippi ($17,622.00 vs. $11,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than University of Southern Mississippi ($10,874 vs. $14,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 41.3% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($11,664 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than California State University East Bay (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 1% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($11,000 vs. $10,886)
Cal State East Bay vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or University of Southern Mississippi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Mississippi or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Cal State East Bay (96.8%)
Cal State East Bay vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or University of Southern Mississippi? 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 Southern Mississippi and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than California State University East Bay (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $13,600 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,700)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $8,668 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($16,332 vs. $25,000)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($168 vs. $258)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi 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/