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Overview |
CSUDH | South Texas College | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | McAllen, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 27,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | southtexascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | South Texas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $2,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $7,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $6,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $1,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $7,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
CSUDH | South Texas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 4, 2024 | Jun 18, 2025 |
Academics |
CSUDH | South Texas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | South Texas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | N/A |
Diversity |
CSUDH | South Texas College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CSUDH | South Texas College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | South Texas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Texas College is larger than than CSUDH based on total student enrollment (27,894 students vs. 16,426 students)
CSUDH vs. South Texas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or South Texas College?
- California State University Dominguez Hills is 120% more expensive to attend than South Texas College for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $2,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135% higher at CSUDH than South Texas College ($17,622.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Texas College than CSUDH ($1,692 vs. $5,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 137.7% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($6,745 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Texas College than California State University Dominguez Hills (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Dominguez Hills students is 25.9% larger than aid received South Texas College ($9,819 vs. $7,799)
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or South Texas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Texas College or CSUDH .
CSUDH vs. South Texas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH or South Texas 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 South Texas College and CSUDH.
- Graduates from California State University Dominguez Hills earn on average $12,600 more per year than South Texas College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $34,200)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/