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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | Penn College | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 69% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | Penn College | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $222 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | Penn College | ||
| 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 Penn College based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 4,241 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 169.1% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Penn College than California State University Stanislaus ($23,190.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than Penn College ($7,555 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Stanislaus are 6.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,382 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Stanislaus than Pennsylvania College of Technology (87% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Stanislaus students is 33.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,696 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Penn College (3.05)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or Penn College? 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 Penn College and CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $1,500 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,400)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Stanislaus students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/