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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 | San Francisco Art Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 70 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | sfai.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $45,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $45,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 0% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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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 | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $258 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Sacramento State | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than San Francisco Art Institute based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 70 students)
Sacramento State vs. San Francisco Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or San Francisco Art Institute?
- San Francisco Art Institute is 695.3% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($45,664.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.1% higher at San Francisco Art Institute than California State University Sacramento ($45,664.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Sacramento are 6.6% lower than costs at San Francisco Art Institute ($16,278 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than San Francisco Art Institute (78% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is ?% larger than aid received San Francisco Art Institute ($9,590 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or San Francisco Art Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco Art Institute or Sacramento State .
Sacramento State vs. San Francisco Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or San Francisco Art Institute? 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 San Francisco Art Institute and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at San Francisco Art Institute is higher than California State University Sacramento (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $12,300 more per year than San Francisco Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $38,700)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than San Francisco Art Institute graduates. ($15,750 vs. $25,000)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than San Francisco Art Institute graduates. ($162 vs. $258)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Francisco Art Institute students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/