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California State University-Fresno UC Merced CSU Cal State East Bay Sacramento State Cal State LA San Jose State San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Marcos College of Coastal Georgia California State University-Northridge| California State University Stanislaus | Dalton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | DSC | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Dalton, GA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 4,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | daltonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $10,019 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $5,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $6,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $14,887 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $153 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Stanislaus is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 4,527 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or DSC?
- California State University Stanislaus is 124% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.1% higher at CSU Stanislaus than Dalton State College ($17,622.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than CSU Stanislaus ($5,532 vs. $7,555)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 13.6% lower than costs at California State University Stanislaus ($10,019 vs. $11,382)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than California State University Stanislaus (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Stanislaus students is 39.2% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($9,696 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at DSC (3.1)
CSU Stanislaus vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or DSC? 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 DSC and CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than Dalton State College (49% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $13,400 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $113 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Stanislaus graduates. ($14,887 vs. $15,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Stanislaus graduates. ($153 vs. $155)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/