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San Francisco State Sacramento State California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno CSU San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus Cal State LA San Jose State CSU Stanislaus CSUMB Sonoma State University Cal State Long Beach| California State University East Bay | Wayne State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | WSC | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,333 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,480 | $9,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,874 | $15,458 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,886 | $5,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 97% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,274 | - | ||
| Admitted | 12,851 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.36 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $207 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | WSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than WSC based on total student enrollment (13,333 students vs. 4,807 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or WSC?
- Wayne State College is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($5,760.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.9% higher at Cal State East Bay than Wayne State College ($17,622.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than WSC ($10,874 vs. $15,458)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 71.2% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($9,624 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than California State University East Bay (97% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 85.3% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($10,886 vs. $5,875)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
Cal State East Bay vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or WSC? 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 WSC and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than California State University East Bay (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $15,900 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,400)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $3,718 lower median federal student loan debt than WSC graduates. ($16,332 vs. $20,050)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than WSC graduates. ($168 vs. $207)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/