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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 | Dominican University of California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | DUofC | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | San Rafael, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 1,877 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | #407 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | dominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | DUofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $48,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $48,606 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $15,489 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $49,907 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $17,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 91% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | DUofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | 1,746 | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | 1,627 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 23/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 1088/1236 | ||
| 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 | DUofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | DUofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $279 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | DUofC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Sacramento State | DUofC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | DUofC | ||
| 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 DUofC based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 1,877 students)
Sacramento State vs. DUofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or DUofC?
- Dominican University of California is 746.5% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.8% higher at DUofC than California State University Sacramento ($48,606.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than DUofC ($11,596 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University of California are 5.1% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($15,489 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University of California than California State University Sacramento (91% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University of California students is 79.3% larger than aid received California State University Sacramento ($17,194 vs. $9,590)
Sacramento State vs. DUofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or DUofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DUofC or Sacramento State .
- The average SAT score at Dominican University of California (1054) is 106 points higher than at Sacramento State (948)
- Incoming DUofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Sacramento State (20)
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Sacramento State (3.42)
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than DUofC (93.2%)
Sacramento State vs. DUofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or DUofC? 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 DUofC and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at DUofC is higher than California State University Sacramento (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $7,400 more per year than Sacramento State graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $51,000)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($15,750 vs. $27,000)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($162 vs. $279)
- More DUofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sacramento State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/