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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,333 | 9,991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #563 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,480 | $9,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,874 | $15,323 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,886 | $3,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 60% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,274 | 10,315 | ||
| Admitted | 12,851 | 7,848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
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| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $240 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than UW-Eau Claire based on total student enrollment (13,333 students vs. 9,991 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or UW-Eau Claire?
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is 33.1% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($7,645.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Cal State East Bay than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($17,622.00 vs. $16,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than UW-Eau Claire ($10,874 vs. $15,323)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 79.1% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($9,200 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (75% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 186.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($10,886 vs. $3,800)
Cal State East Bay vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than UW-Eau Claire (76.1%)
Cal State East Bay vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than California State University East Bay (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $7,400 more per year than UW-Eau Claire graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,900)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $6,918 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($16,332 vs. $23,250)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($168 vs. $240)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/