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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 | National University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | National University | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 18,631 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | nu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | National University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $13,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $13,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $30,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $5,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 91% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | National University | ||
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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 | National University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | National University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $57,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $28,642 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $296 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | National University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Sacramento State | National University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | National University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than National University based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 18,631 students)
Sacramento State vs. National University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or National University?
- National University is 132% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($13,320.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at Sacramento State than National University ($17,622.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than National University ($11,596 vs. $30,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Sacramento are 9.3% lower than costs at National University ($16,278 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at National University than California State University Sacramento (91% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is 61.7% larger than aid received National University ($9,590 vs. $5,932)
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or National University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National University or Sacramento State .
Sacramento State vs. National University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or National 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 National University and Sacramento State.
- Graduates from National University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Sacramento State graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $51,000)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $12,892 lower median federal student loan debt than National University graduates. ($15,750 vs. $28,642)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than National University graduates. ($162 vs. $296)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/