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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 | Oak Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Oak Valley College | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Rialto, California | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 45 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | oakvalley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Oak Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $11,054 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $7,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $12,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Oak Valley 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 | Oak Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Oak Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | N/A |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Oak Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Oak Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | Oak Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than Oak Valley College based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 45 students)
Sacramento State vs. Oak Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Oak Valley College?
- Oak Valley College is 178.6% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Sacramento State than Oak Valley College ($17,622.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oak Valley College than Sacramento State ($7,464 vs. $11,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oak Valley College are 47.3% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($11,054 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oak Valley College than California State University Sacramento (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oak Valley College students is 30.6% larger than aid received California State University Sacramento ($12,526 vs. $9,590)
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Oak Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oak Valley College or Sacramento State .
Sacramento State vs. Oak Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or Oak Valley 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 Oak Valley College and Sacramento State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/