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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 Long Beach California State University-Northridge CSUDH California State University-San Marcos California State University-San Bernardino| California State University Los Angeles | California State University Sacramento | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | Sacramento State | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Sacramento, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 31,818 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | #850 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | csus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | Sacramento State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $16,278 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $11,596 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $9,590 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 78% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | Sacramento State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | 25,276 | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | 23,559 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 930/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 19, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | Sacramento State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | Sacramento State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $15,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $162 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | Sacramento State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Cal State LA | Sacramento State | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | Sacramento State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than Cal State LA based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 26,460 students)
Cal State LA vs. Sacramento State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or Sacramento State?
- California State University Los Angeles and Sacramento State cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Cal State LA as California State University Sacramento ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Los Angeles than Sacramento State ($5,801 vs. $11,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Sacramento are 10.6% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($16,278 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles than California State University Sacramento (91% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is 13.7% larger than aid received California State University Sacramento ($10,907 vs. $9,590)
Cal State LA vs. Sacramento State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or Sacramento State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sacramento State or Cal State LA .
- The average SAT score at California State University Sacramento (948) is 74 points higher than at Cal State LA (874)
- Incoming Sacramento State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Cal State LA (18)
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Cal State LA (3.31)
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Cal State LA (86.9%)
Cal State LA vs. Sacramento State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA 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 Cal State LA.
- The graduation rate at Sacramento State is higher than California State University Los Angeles (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $4,100 more per year than Cal State LA graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $46,900)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $2,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Sacramento State graduates. ($12,920 vs. $15,750)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Sacramento State graduates. ($133 vs. $162)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State LA students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/