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California State University-Fresno UC Merced CSU Cal State East Bay Sacramento State Cal State LA San Jose State San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Marcos California State University-Northridge CSU Bakersfield| California State University Stanislaus | Governors State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | GSU | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | University Park, IL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 4,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | govst.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | GSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $15,024 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $9,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $11,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | GSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | 1,865 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 1,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | GSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | GSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $178 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | GSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | GSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | GSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Stanislaus is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 4,427 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. GSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or GSU?
- Governors State University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at CSU Stanislaus than Governors State University ($17,622.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than GSU ($7,555 vs. $9,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 3.5% lower than costs at California State University Stanislaus ($11,000 vs. $11,382)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than California State University Stanislaus (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 23.6% larger than aid received California State University Stanislaus ($11,987 vs. $9,696)
CSU Stanislaus vs. GSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or GSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at CSU Stanislaus (3.47)
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than GSU (57.5%)
CSU Stanislaus vs. GSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or GSU? 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 GSU and CSU Stanislaus.
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $3,300 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $42,600)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,250)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than GSU graduates. ($155 vs. $178)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/