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California State University-Dominguez Hills vs California State University-Stanislaus

RN to BSN programs compared — side-by-side on NCLEX pass rates, tuition, admissions, and format.

Updated Reviewed by NurseWay Editorial Team

At a glance

Lower tuition
California State University-Dominguez Hills
$7,064 vs $7,826
Easier to get into
California State University-Stanislaus
97.5% vs 91.3% acceptance

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

California State University-Dominguez Hills
RN to BSN
California State University-Stanislaus
RN to BSN
Program typeRN to BSNRN to BSN
Formatin personin person
LocationCarson, CATurlock, CA
Length24 months24 months
NCLEX pass rate97.8%
Acceptance rate91.3%97.5%BEST
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$7,064 in / $18,944 outBEST$7,826 in / $19,706 out
In-state tuition$7,064BEST$7,826
Out-of-state tuition$18,944BEST$19,706
Clinical placement
AccreditationCCNECCNE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, California State University-Dominguez Hills or California State University-Stanislaus?

California State University-Dominguez Hills is the more affordable option at roughly $7,064, compared to $7,826. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are California State University-Dominguez Hills and California State University-Stanislaus the same type of program?

Both are RN to BSN programs, so they award the same credential. Compare them on NCLEX pass rate, tuition, length, and location to find the better fit.

How do I decide between California State University-Dominguez Hills and California State University-Stanislaus?

Start by ruling out programs you can't get into (compare your GPA against each school's admissions stats), then weight what matters most — NCLEX pass rate for quality, total tuition for cost, length for time-to-degree, and format (online, hybrid, in-person) for lifestyle. Use NurseWay's free intake to get a personalized fit score for both.

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