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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | Cal State Fullerton | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Fullerton, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 40,386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | fullerton.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | Cal State Fullerton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $16,702 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $7,925 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $9,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 74% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | Cal State Fullerton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | 48,748 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 32,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | Cal State Fullerton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | Cal State Fullerton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $155 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | Cal State Fullerton | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | Cal State Fullerton | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | Cal State Fullerton | ||
| 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 Fullerton is larger than than CSU Stanislaus based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 10,154 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Cal State Fullerton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or Cal State Fullerton?
- California State University Stanislaus and Cal State Fullerton 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 Stanislaus as California State University Fullerton ($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 Stanislaus than Cal State Fullerton ($7,555 vs. $7,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Stanislaus are 46.7% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($11,382 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Stanislaus than California State University Fullerton (87% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Stanislaus students is 5.5% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($9,696 vs. $9,194)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Cal State Fullerton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or Cal State Fullerton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cal State Fullerton or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at CSU Stanislaus (3.47)
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Cal State Fullerton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or Cal State Fullerton? 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 Fullerton and CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Fullerton is higher than California State University Stanislaus (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $3,100 more per year than CSU Stanislaus graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,900)
- California State University Fullerton and CSU Stanislaus graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($15,000 vs. $15,000)
- California State University Fullerton and CSU Stanislaus graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($155 vs. $155)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Stanislaus students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/