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Overview |
Alabama State | CSU Stanislaus | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Turlock, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 10,154 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | csustan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | CSU Stanislaus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $11,382 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $7,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
Alabama State | CSU Stanislaus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 6,077 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 96.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | CSU Stanislaus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | CSU Stanislaus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $155 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | CSU Stanislaus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Alabama State | CSU Stanislaus | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | CSU Stanislaus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Stanislaus is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. CSU Stanislaus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or CSU Stanislaus?
- Alabama State University is 45% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at CSU Stanislaus than Alabama State University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than Alabama State ($7,555 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 88.1% lower than costs at California State University Stanislaus ($6,050 vs. $11,382)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than California State University Stanislaus (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 3.4% larger than aid received California State University Stanislaus ($10,029 vs. $9,696)
Alabama State vs. CSU Stanislaus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or CSU Stanislaus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Stanislaus or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Alabama State (96.6%)
Alabama State vs. CSU Stanislaus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or CSU Stanislaus? 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 CSU Stanislaus and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than Alabama State University (49% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $16,400 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $29,500)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $17,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $32,091)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($155 vs. $331)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/