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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 | Eastern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | EOU | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | La Grande, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | eou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | EOU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,145 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $21,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | EOU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | 1,015 | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | 1,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Sep 10, 2023 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | EOU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | EOU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $22,839 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $236 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | EOU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Sacramento State | EOU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | EOU | ||
| 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 EOU based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 2,674 students)
Sacramento State vs. EOU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or EOU?
- Eastern Oregon University is 41.8% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($8,145.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at EOU than California State University Sacramento ($21,330.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than EOU ($11,596 vs. $15,234)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Oregon University are 51.1% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($10,770 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than California State University Sacramento (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is 24.3% larger than aid received Eastern Oregon University ($9,590 vs. $7,718)
Sacramento State vs. EOU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or EOU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EOU or Sacramento State .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Oregon University (951) is 3 points higher than at Sacramento State (948)
- Incoming EOU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Sacramento State (20)
- Accepted freshman EOU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Sacramento State (3.42)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Sacramento State (93.2%)
Sacramento State vs. EOU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or EOU? 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 EOU and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Sacramento State is higher than Eastern Oregon University (42% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $8,800 more per year than EOU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $42,200)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $7,089 lower median federal student loan debt than EOU graduates. ($15,750 vs. $22,839)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than EOU graduates. ($162 vs. $236)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EOU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/