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San Francisco State San Jose State CSU Cal State East Bay California State University-Fresno Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University Cal State LA California State University-Northridge California State University-San Marcos UC Merced Cal State Long Beach| California State University Sacramento | Pacific Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | PUC | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Angwin, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 870 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | puc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | PUC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $32,655 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $32,655 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $9,273 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $21,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $23,383 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | PUC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | 1,364 | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | 661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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, 2023 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | PUC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | PUC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $310 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | PUC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Sacramento State | PUC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | PUC | ||
| 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 Sacramento is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 870 students)
Sacramento State vs. PUC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or PUC?
- Pacific Union College is 468.7% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at PUC than California State University Sacramento ($32,655.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than PUC ($11,596 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 75.5% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($9,273 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than California State University Sacramento (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 143.8% larger than aid received California State University Sacramento ($23,383 vs. $9,590)
Sacramento State vs. PUC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or PUC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PUC or Sacramento State .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Union College (984) is 36 points higher than at Sacramento State (948)
- Incoming PUC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Sacramento State (20)
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than PUC (48.5%)
Sacramento State vs. PUC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or PUC? 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 PUC and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at PUC is higher than California State University Sacramento (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Sacramento State graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $51,000)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $14,250 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($15,750 vs. $30,000)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($162 vs. $310)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/