CSU Stanislaus vs. Oak Valley College

Comparable Facts

Compare California State University Stanislaus in Turlock, CA with Oak Valley College in Rialto, California on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

California State University Stanislaus is larger than Oak Valley College based on total student enrollment (9,724 students vs. 75 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• California State University Stanislaus is located in Turlock, CA (Small Suburban setting); Oak Valley College is in Rialto, California (Large Suburban setting).
• California State University Stanislaus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Oak Valley College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: California State University Stanislaus 18:1; Oak Valley College 7:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oak Valley College are 15.8% lower than at California State University Stanislaus ($11,054 vs. $13,126).
• Out-of-state tuition is 16% higher at Oak Valley College than at California State University Stanislaus (about $3,334 more per year; $24,180 vs. $20,846).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Oak Valley College than at California State University Stanislaus (100% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Oak Valley College students is 2.4% larger than aid received by California State University Stanislaus students ($12,791 vs. $12,492).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at CSU Stanislaus, open admission at Oak Valley College.
• Typical fall application deadline: CSU Stanislaus Nov 30, 2026.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.