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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | ECU | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 89% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | |||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $174 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | ECU | ||
| 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 ECU based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 3,376 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or ECU?
- East Central University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus for in-state tuition ($6,001.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at CSU Stanislaus than East Central University ($17,622.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than ECU ($7,555 vs. $10,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 46.8% lower than costs at California State University Stanislaus ($7,752 vs. $11,382)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than California State University Stanislaus (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Stanislaus students is 9.5% larger than aid received East Central University ($9,696 vs. $8,853)
CSU Stanislaus vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at ECU (3.31)
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than ECU (70.1%)
CSU Stanislaus vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or ECU? 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 ECU and CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than East Central University (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $5,600 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,300)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $1,878 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,878)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($155 vs. $174)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/