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California State University-Fresno UC Merced CSU Cal State East Bay Sacramento State UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Cal State LA San Jose State San Francisco State| California State University Stanislaus | Chicago State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | CSU | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 2,317 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | csu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $7,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $6,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $15,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 93% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | 7,404 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 3,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 4.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $323 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | CSU | ||
| 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or CSU?
- Chicago State University is 33.3% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.2% higher at CSU Stanislaus than Chicago State University ($17,622.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than CSU Stanislaus ($6,446 vs. $7,555)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Stanislaus are 21.2% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,382 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than California State University Stanislaus (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 63.9% larger than aid received California State University Stanislaus ($15,891 vs. $9,696)
CSU Stanislaus vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at CSU (3.18)
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU Stanislaus vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or CSU? 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 and CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than Chicago State University (49% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $7,600 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $38,300)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $31,250)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($155 vs. $323)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/