Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Northeastern State's yield is 32 pts higher than California State University-East Bay's
Yield rate - 2
California State University-East Bay admits 97% vs. 100% at Northeastern State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Northeastern StateOpen
- California State University-East BayOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Northeastern StateTest-optional
- California State University-East BayTest-blind
How they read a record
Northeastern State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
California State University-East Bay
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Northeastern State | California State University-East Bay |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why