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California State University-Fresno UC Merced CSU Cal State East Bay Sacramento State UNK K-State Cal State LA San Jose State San Francisco State Sonoma State University Peru State College| California State University Stanislaus | Wayne State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | WSC | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,841 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,728 | $9,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,316 | $15,458 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,362 | $5,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 97% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | WSC | ||
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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 | 3.36 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $207 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | WSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Stanislaus is larger than than WSC based on total student enrollment (9,841 students vs. 4,807 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or WSC?
- Wayne State College is 0.3% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus for in-state tuition ($5,760.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.9% higher at CSU Stanislaus than Wayne State College ($17,622.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than WSC ($7,316 vs. $15,458)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 32.3% lower than costs at California State University Stanislaus ($9,624 vs. $12,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than California State University Stanislaus (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Stanislaus students is 93.4% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($11,362 vs. $5,875)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at WSC (3.36)
CSU Stanislaus vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or WSC? 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 WSC and CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than California State University Stanislaus (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $6,500 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $39,400)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than WSC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,050)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than WSC graduates. ($155 vs. $207)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Stanislaus students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/