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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | Sacramento State | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | Sacramento, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 31,818 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #850 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | csus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | Sacramento State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $16,278 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $11,596 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $9,590 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | Sacramento State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 25,276 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 23,559 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 930/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | Sacramento State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | Sacramento State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $15,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $162 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | Sacramento State | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | Sacramento State | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | Sacramento State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than Azusa Pacific University based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 7,169 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. Sacramento State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or Sacramento State?
- Azusa Pacific University is 625.4% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($41,650.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.4% higher at Azusa Pacific University than California State University Sacramento ($41,650.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than Azusa Pacific University ($11,596 vs. $26,666)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 76.5% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($9,222 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Azusa Pacific University than California State University Sacramento (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Azusa Pacific University students is 186.5% larger than aid received California State University Sacramento ($27,474 vs. $9,590)
Azusa Pacific University vs. Sacramento State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or Sacramento State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sacramento State or Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Azusa Pacific University (1080) is 132 points higher than at Sacramento State (948)
- Incoming Azusa Pacific University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Sacramento State (20)
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Sacramento State (3.42)
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Azusa Pacific University (87%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. Sacramento State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or Sacramento State? 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 Sacramento State and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than California State University Sacramento (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Azusa Pacific University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Sacramento State graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $51,000)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($15,750 vs. $22,500)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($162 vs. $232)
- More Azusa Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sacramento State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/