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California State University-Fresno UC Merced CSU Cal State East Bay Sacramento State Missouri Southern Cal State LA San Jose State San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Marcos Truman State| California State University Stanislaus | Missouri Western State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | MWSU | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $225 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Stanislaus is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 4,023 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or MWSU?
- Missouri Western State University is 13.9% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at CSU Stanislaus than Missouri Western State University ($17,622.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than MWSU ($7,555 vs. $11,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 11.6% lower than costs at California State University Stanislaus ($10,200 vs. $11,382)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than California State University Stanislaus (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 8.6% larger than aid received California State University Stanislaus ($10,531 vs. $9,696)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at MWSU (3.25)
CSU Stanislaus vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or MWSU? 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 MWSU and CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than Missouri Western State University (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $9,400 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $36,500)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $6,818 lower median federal student loan debt than MWSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,818)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than MWSU graduates. ($155 vs. $225)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/