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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 | Western Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 3,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $10,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $6,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 87% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | 2,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 985/1220 | ||
| 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 | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $253 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 3,751 students)
Sacramento State vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 52% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($8,730.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at Western Oregon State College than California State University Sacramento ($28,710.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than Western Oregon State College ($11,596 vs. $16,754)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 49% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($10,923 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than California State University Sacramento (87% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is 38.8% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($9,590 vs. $6,907)
Sacramento State vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or Sacramento State .
- The average SAT score at California State University Sacramento (948) is 2 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming Sacramento State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Western Oregon State College (83.4%)
Sacramento State vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or Western Oregon State College? 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 Western Oregon State College and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Sacramento State is higher than Western Oregon University (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $9,600 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $41,400)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $8,752 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($15,750 vs. $24,502)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($162 vs. $253)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/