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California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno UC Merced CSU Cal State East Bay Sacramento State Cal State LA San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CSUMB California State University-San Bernardino San Francisco State CSU Channel Islands| California State University Bakersfield | California State University Stanislaus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | CSU Stanislaus | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Turlock, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 10,154 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | csustan.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | CSU Stanislaus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $11,382 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $7,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 87% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | CSU Stanislaus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | 6,077 | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 96.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Dec 15, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | CSU Stanislaus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | CSU Stanislaus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $155 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | CSU Stanislaus | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | CSU Stanislaus | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | CSU Stanislaus | ||
| 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 Stanislaus is larger than than CSU Bakersfield based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 9,613 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. CSU Stanislaus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or CSU Stanislaus?
- California State University Bakersfield and CSU Stanislaus cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at CSU Bakersfield as California State University Stanislaus ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than CSU Stanislaus ($7,521 vs. $7,555)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Stanislaus are 25% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($11,382 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Bakersfield than California State University Stanislaus (88% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is 10.9% larger than aid received California State University Stanislaus ($10,750 vs. $9,696)
CSU Bakersfield vs. CSU Stanislaus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield or CSU Stanislaus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Stanislaus or CSU Bakersfield .
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than CSU Bakersfield (86.5%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. CSU Stanislaus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield or CSU Stanislaus? 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 CSU Stanislaus and CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than California State University Bakersfield (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $2,400 more per year than CSU Stanislaus graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,900)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $1,832 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Stanislaus graduates. ($13,168 vs. $15,000)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Stanislaus graduates. ($136 vs. $155)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Bakersfield students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/