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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | UWest | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 164 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 80% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 23 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 27.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2024 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | UWest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | N/A |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | UWest | ||
| 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 UWest based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 164 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or UWest?
- University of the West is 124.9% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($12,912.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Cal State East Bay than University of the West ($17,622.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than UWest ($11,464 vs. $19,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the West are 59.5% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($9,656 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the West than California State University East Bay (80% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 5.7% larger than aid received University of the West ($8,659 vs. $8,190)
Cal State East Bay vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Cal State East Bay students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at UWest (2.43)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than UWest (78.3%)
Cal State East Bay vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or UWest? 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 UWest and Cal State East Bay.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/