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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | PUC | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Angwin, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 870 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | puc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | PUC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $32,655 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $32,655 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $9,273 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $21,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $23,383 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | PUC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | 1,364 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | PUC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | PUC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $310 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | PUC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | PUC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | PUC | ||
| 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 PUC based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 870 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. PUC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or PUC?
- Pacific Union College is 468.7% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at PUC than California State University Stanislaus ($32,655.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than PUC ($7,555 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 22.7% lower than costs at California State University Stanislaus ($9,273 vs. $11,382)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than California State University Stanislaus (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 141.2% larger than aid received California State University Stanislaus ($23,383 vs. $9,696)
CSU Stanislaus vs. PUC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or PUC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PUC or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at PUC (3.24)
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than PUC (48.5%)
CSU Stanislaus vs. PUC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or PUC? 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 PUC and CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than Pacific Union College (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $13,300 more per year than CSU Stanislaus graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $45,900)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $30,000)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($155 vs. $310)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/