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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 | Pacific Oaks College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 1,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | pacificoaks.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $18,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 0% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | 63 | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | 25 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 39.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $20,967 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $216 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| 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 Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 1,068 students)
Sacramento State vs. Pacific Oaks College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Pacific Oaks College?
- Pacific Oaks College is 100% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($11,482.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Sacramento State than Pacific Oaks College ($17,622.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Sacramento are 13.9% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($16,278 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than Pacific Oaks College (78% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($9,590 vs. $0)
Sacramento State vs. Pacific Oaks College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Pacific Oaks College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Oaks College or Sacramento State .
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
Sacramento State vs. Pacific Oaks College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or Pacific Oaks 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 Pacific Oaks College and Sacramento State.
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $8,900 more per year than Pacific Oaks College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $42,100)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $5,217 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($15,750 vs. $20,967)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($162 vs. $216)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College 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/