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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 | Southern California Institute of Architecture | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | SCI-Arc | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | sciarc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | SCI-Arc | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $49,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $49,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $19,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $43,364 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 30% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | 513 | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | SCI-Arc | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $42,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $442 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Sacramento State | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | SCI-Arc | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 507 students)
Sacramento State vs. SCI-Arc Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or SCI-Arc?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 761.9% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.8% higher at SCI-Arc than California State University Sacramento ($49,490.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than SCI-Arc ($11,596 vs. $19,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Architecture are 21.1% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($13,440 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than Southern California Institute of Architecture (78% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 352.2% larger than aid received California State University Sacramento ($43,364 vs. $9,590)
Sacramento State vs. SCI-Arc Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or SCI-Arc? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCI-Arc or Sacramento State .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 168 points higher than at Sacramento State (948)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Sacramento State (20)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Sacramento State (3.42)
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
Sacramento State vs. SCI-Arc Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or SCI-Arc? 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 SCI-Arc and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than California State University Sacramento (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $4,600 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $46,400)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $27,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($15,750 vs. $42,750)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $280 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($162 vs. $442)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/