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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 | Holy Names University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Holy Names University | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | hnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Holy Names University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $41,579 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $41,579 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $14,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $23,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $33,236 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Holy Names University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | 921 | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | 921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.35 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | Holy Names University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Holy Names University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $279 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Holy Names University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Holy Names University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | Holy Names University | ||
| 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 Holy Names University based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 959 students)
Sacramento State vs. Holy Names University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Holy Names University?
- Holy Names University is 624.1% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($41,579.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.9% higher at Holy Names University than California State University Sacramento ($41,579.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than Holy Names University ($11,596 vs. $23,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Names University are 14% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($14,274 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Names University than California State University Sacramento (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Names University students is 246.6% larger than aid received California State University Sacramento ($33,236 vs. $9,590)
Sacramento State vs. Holy Names University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Holy Names University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Names University or Sacramento State .
- The average SAT score at California State University Sacramento (948) is 90 points higher than at Holy Names University (858)
- Incoming Sacramento State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Holy Names University (18)
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Holy Names University (3.35)
- Holy Names University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Sacramento State (93.2%)
Sacramento State vs. Holy Names University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or Holy Names University? 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 Holy Names University and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Sacramento State is higher than Holy Names University (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Holy Names University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Sacramento State graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $51,000)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Names University graduates. ($15,750 vs. $27,000)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Names University graduates. ($162 vs. $279)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Names University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/