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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | WSSU | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 86% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $265 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 24% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | WSSU | ||
| 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 WSSU based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 5,004 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or WSSU?
- California State University Stanislaus is 68.8% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at CSU Stanislaus than Winston Salem State University ($17,622.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than WSSU ($7,555 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 1.4% lower than costs at California State University Stanislaus ($11,220 vs. $11,382)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Stanislaus than Winston Salem State University (87% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Stanislaus students is 16.1% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($9,696 vs. $8,350)
CSU Stanislaus vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than WSSU (73.4%)
CSU Stanislaus vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or WSSU? 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 WSSU and CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than Winston Salem State University (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $10,200 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $35,700)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $10,663 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,663)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($155 vs. $265)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/