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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| California State University Stanislaus | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | USD | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 83% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $236 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | USD | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Stanislaus is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 8,815 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or USD?
- University of San Diego is 837.1% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.4% higher at USD than California State University Stanislaus ($53,810.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than USD ($7,555 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Stanislaus are 49.4% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($11,382 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Stanislaus than University of San Diego (87% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 275.5% larger than aid received California State University Stanislaus ($36,408 vs. $9,696)
CSU Stanislaus vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at CSU Stanislaus (3.47)
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than USD (52.6%)
CSU Stanislaus vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or USD? 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 USD and CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than California State University Stanislaus (75% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $24,300 more per year than CSU Stanislaus graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $45,900)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $7,904 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,904)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($155 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Stanislaus students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/