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Overview |
UAA | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Hayward, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 13,673 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | csueastbay.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,662 | $15,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,609 | $11,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,929 | $8,659 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 76% |
Admission |
UAA | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,005 | 12,461 | ||
| Admitted | 2,616 | 11,988 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3%Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41%Open | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Oct 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UAA | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $16,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $168 |
Diversity |
UAA | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UAA | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UAA | Cal State East Bay | ||
| 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 UAA based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 10,464 students)
UAA vs. Cal State East Bay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or Cal State East Bay?
- University of Alaska Anchorage is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($6,192.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at UAA than California State University East Bay ($19,776.00 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 UAA ($11,464 vs. $15,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alaska Anchorage are 21.6% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($12,662 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alaska Anchorage than California State University East Bay (90% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alaska Anchorage students is 3.1% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($8,929 vs. $8,659)
UAA vs. Cal State East Bay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAA 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 UAA .
- Accepted freshman UAA students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than UAA (65.3%)
UAA vs. Cal State East Bay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA 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 UAA.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (43% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $6,400 more per year than UAA graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,900)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $2,372 lower median federal student loan debt than UAA graduates. ($16,332 vs. $18,704)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than UAA graduates. ($168 vs. $193)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAA 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/