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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 | Samuel Merritt University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | samuelmerritt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 0% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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 | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $110,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $193 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | - | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| 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 Samuel Merritt University based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 1,911 students)
Sacramento State vs. Samuel Merritt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Samuel Merritt University?
- California State University Sacramento is ?% more expensive to attend than Samuel Merritt University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Sacramento State than Samuel Merritt University ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than Samuel Merritt University (78% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is ?% larger than aid received Samuel Merritt University ($9,590 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Samuel Merritt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Samuel Merritt University or Sacramento State .
Sacramento State vs. Samuel Merritt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or Samuel Merritt 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 Samuel Merritt University and Sacramento State.
- Graduates from Samuel Merritt University earn on average $59,700 more per year than Sacramento State graduates after ten years. ($110,700 vs. $51,000)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Samuel Merritt University graduates. ($15,750 vs. $18,750)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Samuel Merritt University graduates. ($162 vs. $193)
- More Samuel Merritt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sacramento State students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/