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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $292 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | Alcorn State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Stanislaus is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 2,933 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University is 37% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.9% higher at CSU Stanislaus than Alcorn State University ($17,622.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than Alcorn State University ($7,555 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 11% lower than costs at California State University Stanislaus ($10,255 vs. $11,382)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than California State University Stanislaus (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 7.1% larger than aid received California State University Stanislaus ($10,386 vs. $9,696)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or Alcorn State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alcorn State University or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or Alcorn State University? 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 Alcorn State University and CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than Alcorn State University (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $12,300 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $33,600)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $13,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $28,250)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($155 vs. $292)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/