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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 | Great Basin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Great Basin College | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Elko, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 3,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | gbcnv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Great Basin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $3,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $12,872 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $7,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $5,865 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 68% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Great Basin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | - | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | Great Basin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Great Basin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $98 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Great Basin College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Great Basin College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | Great Basin 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 Great Basin College based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 3,197 students)
Sacramento State vs. Great Basin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Great Basin College?
- California State University Sacramento is 59.1% more expensive to attend than Great Basin College for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,608.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Sacramento State than Great Basin College ($17,622.00 vs. $12,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Basin College than Sacramento State ($7,058 vs. $11,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Basin College are 171.3% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($6,000 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than Great Basin College (78% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is 63.5% larger than aid received Great Basin College ($9,590 vs. $5,865)
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Great Basin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Basin College or Sacramento State .
Sacramento State vs. Great Basin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or Great Basin 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 Great Basin College and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Sacramento State is higher than Great Basin College (42% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $14,200 more per year than Great Basin College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $36,800)
- Great Basin College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Sacramento State graduates. ($9,500 vs. $15,750)
- Great Basin College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Sacramento State graduates. ($98 vs. $162)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Great Basin College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/