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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,841 | 111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | disd.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $29,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $29,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,728 | $19,431 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,316 | $27,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,362 | $14,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 75% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,334 | 8 | ||
| Admitted | 5,199 | 7 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 87.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 28.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $40,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $419 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Stanislaus is larger than than Design Institute of San Diego based on total student enrollment (9,841 students vs. 111 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Design Institute of San Diego Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or Design Institute of San Diego?
- Design Institute of San Diego is 409.4% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus for in-state tuition ($29,250.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at Design Institute of San Diego than California State University Stanislaus ($29,250.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than Design Institute of San Diego ($7,316 vs. $27,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Stanislaus are 52.7% lower than costs at Design Institute of San Diego ($12,728 vs. $19,431)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Stanislaus than Design Institute of San Diego (86% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Design Institute of San Diego students is 26.7% larger than aid received California State University Stanislaus ($14,400 vs. $11,362)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Design Institute of San Diego Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or Design Institute of San Diego? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Design Institute of San Diego or CSU Stanislaus .
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Design Institute of San Diego (87.5%)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Design Institute of San Diego Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or Design Institute of San Diego? 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 Design Institute of San Diego and CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at Design Institute of San Diego is higher than California State University Stanislaus (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $7,000 more per year than Design Institute of San Diego graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $38,900)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $25,585 lower median federal student loan debt than Design Institute of San Diego graduates. ($15,000 vs. $40,585)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $264 less per month on federal student loans than Design Institute of San Diego graduates. ($155 vs. $419)
- More Design Institute of San Diego graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Stanislaus students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/