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Sonoma State University San Francisco State San Jose State Humboldt State University CSU UCSC UC Merced California State University-Fresno Sacramento State Cal State Long Beach Cal State East Bay CSU Channel Islands| California State University Stanislaus | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 66% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $144 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | CSUMB | ||
| 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 CSUMB based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 7,045 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or CSUMB?
- California State University Stanislaus and CSUMB 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 Monterey Bay ($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 Stanislaus than CSUMB ($7,555 vs. $11,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Stanislaus are 42.9% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($11,382 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Stanislaus than California State University Monterey Bay (87% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Stanislaus students is 11.4% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($9,696 vs. $8,702)
CSU Stanislaus vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at CSUMB (3.45)
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than CSUMB (92.4%)
CSU Stanislaus vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $600 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Stanislaus graduates. ($14,000 vs. $15,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Stanislaus graduates. ($144 vs. $155)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Stanislaus students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/