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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 | Cogswell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Cogswell College | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Sunnyvale, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 390 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | cogswell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Cogswell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $21,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $21,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $18,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $29,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $7,068 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 88% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Cogswell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | 116 | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | 75 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 56% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | Cogswell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Cogswell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $68,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $31,163 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $322 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Cogswell College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 73% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Cogswell College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | Cogswell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than Cogswell College based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 390 students)
Sacramento State vs. Cogswell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Cogswell College?
- Cogswell College is 274.1% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($21,480.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Cogswell College than California State University Sacramento ($21,480.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than Cogswell College ($11,596 vs. $29,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Sacramento are 13.6% lower than costs at Cogswell College ($16,278 vs. $18,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cogswell College than California State University Sacramento (88% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is 35.7% larger than aid received Cogswell College ($9,590 vs. $7,068)
Sacramento State vs. Cogswell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Cogswell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cogswell College or Sacramento State .
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Cogswell College (2.77)
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Cogswell College (64.7%)
Sacramento State vs. Cogswell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or Cogswell 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 Cogswell College and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Cogswell College is higher than California State University Sacramento (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Cogswell College earn on average $17,800 more per year than Sacramento State graduates after ten years. ($68,800 vs. $51,000)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $15,413 lower median federal student loan debt than Cogswell College graduates. ($15,750 vs. $31,163)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Cogswell College graduates. ($162 vs. $322)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cogswell College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/