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California State University-Fresno UC Merced CSU Cal State East Bay PennWest California Sacramento State Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus LHU PennWest Edinboro Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cal State LA San Jose State| California State University Stanislaus | PennWest Clarion | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.5 | ||
| 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 | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $268 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | PennWest Clarion | ||
| 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 PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 3,922 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or PennWest Clarion?
- PennWest Clarion is 34.4% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at CSU Stanislaus than PennWest Clarion ($17,622.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Stanislaus are 13.6% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($11,382 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Stanislaus than PennWest Clarion (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Stanislaus students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($9,696 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSU Stanislaus (3.47)
CSU Stanislaus vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is the same as at PennWest Clarion (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $6,700 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $39,200)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/