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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | Cal State LA | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 26,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | calstatela.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | Cal State LA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $17,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $5,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $10,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 91% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | Cal State LA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | 33,939 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 29,507 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 19, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | Cal State LA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | Cal State LA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $12,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $133 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | Cal State LA | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | Cal State LA | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | Cal State LA | ||
| 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 Los Angeles is larger than than CSU Stanislaus based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 10,154 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Cal State LA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or Cal State LA?
- California State University Stanislaus and Cal State LA cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at CSU Stanislaus as California State University Los Angeles ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Los Angeles than CSU Stanislaus ($5,801 vs. $7,555)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Stanislaus are 58.1% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($11,382 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles than California State University Stanislaus (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is 12.5% larger than aid received California State University Stanislaus ($10,907 vs. $9,696)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Cal State LA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or Cal State LA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cal State LA or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Cal State LA (3.31)
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Cal State LA (86.9%)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Cal State LA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or Cal State LA? 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 Cal State LA and CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than California State University Los Angeles (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from California State University Los Angeles earn on average $1,000 more per year than CSU Stanislaus graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $45,900)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $2,080 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Stanislaus graduates. ($12,920 vs. $15,000)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Stanislaus graduates. ($133 vs. $155)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State LA 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/