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 GCU ASU California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno U of A CSU San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus Cal State LA San Jose State CSU Stanislaus| Northern Arizona University | California State University East Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
NAU | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Hayward, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 13,673 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | csueastbay.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
NAU | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $5,742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $15,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $11,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $8,659 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
NAU | Cal State East Bay | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 44,855 | 12,461 | ||
| Admitted | 35,881 | 11,988 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NAU | Cal State East Bay | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 22:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
NAU | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $16,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $168 |
Diversity |
NAU | Cal State East Bay | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
NAU | Cal State East Bay | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 73% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NAU | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than Cal State East Bay based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 13,673 students)
NAU vs. Cal State East Bay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or Cal State East Bay?
- Northern Arizona University is 92% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at NAU than California State University East Bay ($26,286.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than NAU ($11,464 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Arizona University are 31.3% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($11,728 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than California State University East Bay (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 37% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($11,865 vs. $8,659)
NAU vs. Cal State East Bay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or Cal State East Bay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cal State East Bay or NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than NAU (80%)
NAU vs. Cal State East Bay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or Cal State East Bay? 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 Cal State East Bay and NAU.
- The graduation rate at NAU is higher than California State University East Bay (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $11,400 more per year than NAU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,900)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than NAU graduates. ($16,332 vs. $20,000)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than NAU graduates. ($168 vs. $206)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NAU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/