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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | WVSU | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 90% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $240 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 16% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | WVSU | ||
| 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 3,785 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 41.4% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Cal State East Bay than West Virginia State University ($17,622.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than WVSU ($11,464 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 26.1% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($12,214 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than California State University East Bay (90% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 9.5% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($9,482 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than WVSU (96.2%)
Cal State East Bay vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than West Virginia State University (43% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $22,600 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $32,700)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $6,918 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($16,332 vs. $23,250)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($168 vs. $240)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/