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Overview |
University of West Alabama | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Hayward, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,194 | 13,333 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | csueastbay.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,166 | $16,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,781 | $10,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,790 | $10,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 75% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,041 | 13,274 | ||
| Admitted | 1,778 | 12,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/978 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2026 | Oct 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $16,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $168 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | 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 University of West Alabama based on total student enrollment (13,333 students vs. 6,194 students)
University of West Alabama vs. Cal State East Bay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or Cal State East Bay?
- University of West Alabama is 58.5% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at University of West Alabama than California State University East Bay ($18,200.00 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 University of West Alabama ($10,874 vs. $14,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 101.8% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($8,166 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Alabama than California State University East Bay (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 39.7% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($10,886 vs. $7,790)
University of West Alabama vs. Cal State East Bay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama 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 University of West Alabama .
- Accepted freshman Cal State East Bay students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than University of West Alabama (87.1%)
University of West Alabama vs. Cal State East Bay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama 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 University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than University of West Alabama (43% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $16,800 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $38,500)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $10,157 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($16,332 vs. $26,489)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($168 vs. $273)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/