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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 | Musicians Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Musicians Institute | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Hollywood, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 864 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | mi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Musicians Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $24,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $24,525 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $12,438 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $36,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $4,265 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 47% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Musicians Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | 348 | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | 273 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 42.5% | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | Musicians Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Musicians Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | N/A |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Musicians Institute | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 74% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 35% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Musicians Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | Musicians Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than Musicians Institute based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 864 students)
Sacramento State vs. Musicians Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Musicians Institute?
- Musicians Institute is 327.1% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($24,525.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Musicians Institute than California State University Sacramento ($24,525.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than Musicians Institute ($11,596 vs. $36,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Musicians Institute are 30.9% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($12,438 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than Musicians Institute (78% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is 124.9% larger than aid received Musicians Institute ($9,590 vs. $4,265)
Sacramento State vs. Musicians Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Musicians Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Musicians Institute or Sacramento State .
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Musicians Institute (78.4%)
Sacramento State vs. Musicians Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or Musicians Institute? 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 Musicians Institute and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Musicians Institute is higher than California State University Sacramento (67% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $16,100 more per year than Musicians Institute graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $34,900)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Musicians Institute students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/