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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 | American Jewish University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | AJU | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Jewish | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | ajula.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | AJU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $31,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $31,394 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 0% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | AJU | ||
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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 | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | AJU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | AJU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $193 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | AJU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 70% |
Students |
Sacramento State | AJU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | AJU | ||
| 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 AJU based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 108 students)
Sacramento State vs. AJU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or AJU?
- American Jewish University is 446.7% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($31,394.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at AJU than California State University Sacramento ($31,394.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Jewish University are 9.5% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($14,864 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than American Jewish University (78% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is ?% larger than aid received American Jewish University ($9,590 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or AJU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AJU or Sacramento State .
Sacramento State vs. AJU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or AJU? 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 AJU and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at AJU is higher than California State University Sacramento (44% vs. 42%)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AJU graduates. ($15,750 vs. $18,750)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than AJU graduates. ($162 vs. $193)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AJU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/