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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 6,554 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $13,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $15,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $7,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 76% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | 3,084 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 2,654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| 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 | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $234 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | Fitchburg State | ||
| 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 Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 6,554 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or Fitchburg State?
- California State University Stanislaus is 492% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150% higher at CSU Stanislaus than Fitchburg State University ($17,622.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than Fitchburg State ($7,555 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Stanislaus are 18.7% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($11,382 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Stanislaus than Fitchburg State University (87% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Stanislaus students is 36.7% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($9,696 vs. $7,093)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Fitchburg State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or Fitchburg State? 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 Fitchburg State and CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than Fitchburg State University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $1,900 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,000)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $7,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,685)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($155 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Stanislaus students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/