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California State University-Fresno Boise State Idaho UC Merced CSU Cal State East Bay Sacramento State BYU-I Cal State LA UVU San Jose State San Francisco State| California State University Stanislaus | Idaho State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | ISU | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Pocatello, ID | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 12,301 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | isu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $23,906 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $7,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $12,425 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $9,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $237 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | ISU | ||
| 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
- Idaho State University is larger than than CSU Stanislaus based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 10,154 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or ISU?
- Idaho State University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus for in-state tuition ($5,928.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at ISU than California State University Stanislaus ($23,906.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than ISU ($7,555 vs. $12,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 49.3% lower than costs at California State University Stanislaus ($7,626 vs. $11,382)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than California State University Stanislaus (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Stanislaus students is 6% larger than aid received Idaho State University ($9,696 vs. $9,145)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at ISU (3.41)
CSU Stanislaus vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or ISU? 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 ISU and CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than Idaho State University (49% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $3,600 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $42,300)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $7,950 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,950)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($155 vs. $237)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/