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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 States University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Pacific States University | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 17 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | psuca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Pacific States University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $6,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 0% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Pacific States University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | 9 | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | 3 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 100%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| 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 States University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Pacific States University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 67% | ||
| 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 | Pacific States University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 87% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Pacific States University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | Pacific States University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than Pacific States University based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 17 students)
Sacramento State vs. Pacific States University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Pacific States University?
- Pacific States University is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($6,840.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.6% higher at Sacramento State than Pacific States University ($17,622.00 vs. $6,840.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Sacramento are 5.7% lower than costs at Pacific States University ($16,278 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than Pacific States University (78% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific States University ($9,590 vs. $0)
Sacramento State vs. Pacific States University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Pacific States University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific States University or Sacramento State .
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Pacific States University (33.3%)
Sacramento State vs. Pacific States University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or Pacific States 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 Pacific States University and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Pacific States University is higher than California State University Sacramento (67% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/