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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 | Antioch University Santa Barbara | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | AUSB | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 279 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | antiochsb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | AUSB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 0% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | AUSB | ||
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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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | AUSB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | AUSB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $28,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $293 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | AUSB | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Sacramento State | AUSB | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | - | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | AUSB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than AUSB based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 279 students)
Sacramento State vs. AUSB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or AUSB?
- California State University Sacramento is ?% more expensive to attend than AUSB for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Sacramento State than Antioch University Santa Barbara ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than Antioch University Santa Barbara (78% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is ?% larger than aid received Antioch University Santa Barbara ($9,590 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or AUSB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AUSB or Sacramento State .
Sacramento State vs. AUSB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or AUSB? 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 AUSB and Sacramento State.
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $12,000 more per year than AUSB graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,000)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $12,625 lower median federal student loan debt than AUSB graduates. ($15,750 vs. $28,375)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than AUSB graduates. ($162 vs. $293)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUSB students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/