Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
San Francisco State Sacramento State North Carolina Central University NCAT California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno CSU Fayetteville State University San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus Cal State LA San Jose State UNCG| California State University East Bay | Winston Salem State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Cal State East Bay | WSSU | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | wssu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Cal State East Bay | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $3,401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 86% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | WSSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | WSSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $265 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | WSSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | WSSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 95% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | WSSU | ||
| 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 WSSU based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 5,004 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or WSSU?
- California State University East Bay is 68.8% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Cal State East Bay than Winston Salem State University ($17,622.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than WSSU ($11,464 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 37.3% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($11,220 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than California State University East Bay (86% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 3.7% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($8,659 vs. $8,350)
Cal State East Bay vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Cal State East Bay students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than WSSU (73.4%)
Cal State East Bay vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than Winston Salem State University (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $19,600 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $35,700)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $9,331 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($16,332 vs. $25,663)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($168 vs. $265)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/