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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 | Notre Dame de Namur University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | NDNU | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Belmont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | ndnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | NDNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $36,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $36,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $15,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 0% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | NDNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | - | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.1 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | NDNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | NDNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $58,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $25,222 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $260 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | NDNU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Sacramento State | NDNU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | NDNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 201 students)
Sacramento State vs. NDNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or NDNU?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 532.3% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106% higher at NDNU than California State University Sacramento ($36,306.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame de Namur University are 8.4% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($15,016 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than Notre Dame de Namur University (78% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($9,590 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or NDNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDNU or Sacramento State .
- The average SAT score at California State University Sacramento (948) is 38 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming Sacramento State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at NDNU (3.1)
Sacramento State vs. NDNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or NDNU? 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 NDNU and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than California State University Sacramento (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Sacramento State graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $51,000)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $9,472 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($15,750 vs. $25,222)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($162 vs. $260)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sacramento State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/