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California State University-Fresno UC Merced CSU Cal State East Bay Sacramento State RMC Cal State LA San Jose State San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Marcos California State University-Northridge| California State University Stanislaus | Montana State University Billings | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | MSU Billings | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 4,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | msubillings.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | MSU Billings | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $18,209 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $8,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $12,487 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $5,394 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | MSU Billings | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | MSU Billings | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | MSU Billings | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $180 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | MSU Billings | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | MSU Billings | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | MSU Billings | ||
| 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 MSU Billings based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 4,057 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. MSU Billings Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or MSU Billings?
- California State University Stanislaus is 24.3% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at MSU Billings than California State University Stanislaus ($18,209.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than MSU Billings ($7,555 vs. $12,487)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Billings are 36.3% lower than costs at California State University Stanislaus ($8,348 vs. $11,382)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University Billings than California State University Stanislaus (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Stanislaus students is 79.8% larger than aid received Montana State University Billings ($9,696 vs. $5,394)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or MSU Billings? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Billings or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at MSU Billings (3.05)
CSU Stanislaus vs. MSU Billings Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or MSU Billings? 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 MSU Billings and CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than Montana State University Billings (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $8,100 more per year than MSU Billings graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $37,800)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Billings graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,500)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Billings graduates. ($155 vs. $180)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Billings students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/