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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | La Sierra University | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Riverside, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 1,614 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | lasierra.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | La Sierra University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $33,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $11,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $25,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $21,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | La Sierra University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 1,725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | La Sierra University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | La Sierra University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $310 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | La Sierra University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | La Sierra University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 9% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | La Sierra University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Stanislaus is larger than than La Sierra University based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 1,614 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. La Sierra University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or La Sierra University?
- La Sierra University is 490.6% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus for in-state tuition ($33,912.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at La Sierra University than California State University Stanislaus ($33,912.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than La Sierra University ($7,555 vs. $25,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 0.5% lower than costs at California State University Stanislaus ($11,325 vs. $11,382)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than California State University Stanislaus (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is 125.5% larger than aid received California State University Stanislaus ($21,867 vs. $9,696)
CSU Stanislaus vs. La Sierra University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or La Sierra University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Sierra University or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CSU Stanislaus (3.47)
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than La Sierra University (91.9%)
CSU Stanislaus vs. La Sierra University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or La Sierra University? 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 La Sierra University and CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than La Sierra University (49% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $6,000 more per year than CSU Stanislaus graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $45,900)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $30,000)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($155 vs. $310)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/