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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 California State University-Northridge CSU Bakersfield| California State University Stanislaus | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,841 | 3,357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | lwtech.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $3,195 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $8,548 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,728 | $12,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,316 | $8,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,362 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 37% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,334 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,199 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $160 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Stanislaus is larger than than Lake Washington Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (9,841 students vs. 3,357 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or Lake Washington Institute of Technology?
- California State University Stanislaus is 79.7% more expensive to attend than Lake Washington Institute of Technology for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,195.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.2% higher at CSU Stanislaus than Lake Washington Institute of Technology ($17,622.00 vs. $8,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than Lake Washington Institute of Technology ($7,316 vs. $8,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Washington Institute of Technology are 2.9% lower than costs at California State University Stanislaus ($12,366 vs. $12,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Stanislaus than Lake Washington Institute of Technology (86% vs. 37%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Stanislaus students is 66.8% larger than aid received Lake Washington Institute of Technology ($11,362 vs. $6,813)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or Lake Washington Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lake Washington Institute of Technology or CSU Stanislaus .
CSU Stanislaus vs. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or Lake Washington Institute of Technology? 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 Lake Washington Institute of Technology and CSU Stanislaus.
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $1,000 more per year than Lake Washington Institute of Technology graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,900)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Washington Institute of Technology graduates. ($15,000 vs. $15,500)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Washington Institute of Technology graduates. ($155 vs. $160)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Washington Institute of Technology students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/