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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 | William Jessup University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Rocklin, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 1,624 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | jessup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $13,249 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $27,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | 710 | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | 468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $222 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Sacramento State | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than San Jose Christian College based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 1,624 students)
Sacramento State vs. San Jose Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or San Jose Christian College?
- William Jessup University is 527% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.3% higher at San Jose Christian College than California State University Sacramento ($36,000.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than San Jose Christian College ($11,596 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jessup University are 22.9% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($13,249 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jessup University than California State University Sacramento (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jessup University students is 148.7% larger than aid received California State University Sacramento ($23,855 vs. $9,590)
Sacramento State vs. San Jose Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or San Jose Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose Christian College or Sacramento State .
- The average SAT score at William Jessup University (1012) is 64 points higher than at Sacramento State (948)
- Incoming San Jose Christian College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Sacramento State (20)
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at San Jose Christian College (3.33)
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than San Jose Christian College (65.9%)
Sacramento State vs. San Jose Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or San Jose Christian 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 San Jose Christian College and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at San Jose Christian College is higher than California State University Sacramento (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $10,900 more per year than San Jose Christian College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $40,100)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($15,750 vs. $21,500)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($162 vs. $222)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose Christian College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/