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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 | Platt College Los Angeles | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Alhambra, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 667 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | plattcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $14,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,519 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $13,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $29,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $6,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 85% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
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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 | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $217 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 66% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than Platt College-Los Angeles based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 667 students)
Sacramento State vs. Platt College-Los Angeles Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Platt College-Los Angeles?
- Platt College Los Angeles is 152.9% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($14,519.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Sacramento State than Platt College Los Angeles ($17,622.00 vs. $14,519.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than Platt College-Los Angeles ($11,596 vs. $29,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Platt College Los Angeles are 17.7% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($13,832 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Platt College Los Angeles than California State University Sacramento (85% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is 45.6% larger than aid received Platt College Los Angeles ($9,590 vs. $6,587)
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Platt College-Los Angeles? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Platt College-Los Angeles or Sacramento State .
Sacramento State vs. Platt College-Los Angeles Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or Platt College-Los Angeles? 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 Platt College-Los Angeles and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Platt College-Los Angeles is higher than California State University Sacramento (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $16,300 more per year than Platt College-Los Angeles graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $34,700)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Platt College-Los Angeles graduates. ($15,750 vs. $21,000)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Platt College-Los Angeles graduates. ($162 vs. $217)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Platt College-Los Angeles students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/