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San Francisco State San Jose State Cal State East Bay California State University-Fresno Humboldt State University UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University UC Davis Cal State LA Cal Poly California State University-Northridge| California State University Chico | California State University Sacramento | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Sacramento State | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Sacramento, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 31,818 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #850 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | csus.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Sacramento State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $16,278 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $11,596 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $9,590 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 78% |
Admission |
CSU | Sacramento State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 25,276 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 23,559 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 930/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU | Sacramento State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Sacramento State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $15,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $162 |
Diversity |
CSU | Sacramento State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
CSU | Sacramento State | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Sacramento State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 14,183 students)
CSU vs. Sacramento State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Sacramento State?
- California State University Chico and Sacramento State cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at CSU as California State University Sacramento ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than CSU ($11,596 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 7% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($15,212 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than California State University Chico (78% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is 4.7% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($9,590 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. Sacramento State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Sacramento State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sacramento State or CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 55 points higher than at Sacramento State (948)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Sacramento State (20)
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Sacramento State (93.2%)
CSU vs. Sacramento State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Sacramento State? 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 Sacramento State and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than California State University Sacramento (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $1,400 more per year than Sacramento State graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $51,000)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($15,750 vs. $17,000)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($162 vs. $175)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sacramento State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/