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California State University-Fresno Valencia College 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| California State University Stanislaus | Polk State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | PSC | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Winter Haven, FL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 8,180 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | polk.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $2,483 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $9,933 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $8,339 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $9,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $3,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 71% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | PSC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $98 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | PSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Stanislaus is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 8,180 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or PSC?
- California State University Stanislaus is 131.3% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.4% higher at CSU Stanislaus than Polk State College ($17,622.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than PSC ($7,555 vs. $9,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 36.5% lower than costs at California State University Stanislaus ($8,339 vs. $11,382)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Stanislaus than Polk State College (87% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Stanislaus students is 206.1% larger than aid received Polk State College ($9,696 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or CSU Stanislaus .
CSU Stanislaus vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or PSC? 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 PSC and CSU Stanislaus.
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $11,900 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Stanislaus graduates. ($9,500 vs. $15,000)
- PSC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Stanislaus graduates. ($98 vs. $155)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/