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San Francisco State San Jose State CSU Cal State East Bay California State University-Fresno Sonoma State University Cal State Fullerton Cal State LA Humboldt State University California State University-Northridge California State University-San Marcos UC Merced| California State University Sacramento | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 31,172 | 6,742 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #835 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $16,413 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,183 | $15,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,503 | $10,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 73% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,994 | 11,769 | ||
| Admitted | 24,336 | 11,160 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $144 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Sacramento State | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | CSUMB | ||
| 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 CSUMB based on total student enrollment (31,172 students vs. 6,742 students)
Sacramento State vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or CSUMB?
- California State University Sacramento and CSUMB 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 Sacramento State as California State University Monterey Bay ($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 Sacramento than CSUMB ($11,183 vs. $15,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Sacramento are 0.8% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($16,278 vs. $16,413)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than California State University Monterey Bay (80% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is 9.8% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($11,503 vs. $10,480)
Sacramento State vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Sacramento State .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Sacramento State (3.42)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Sacramento State (93.6%)
Sacramento State vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Sacramento State is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $5,700 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Sacramento State graduates. ($14,000 vs. $15,750)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Sacramento State graduates. ($144 vs. $162)
- More CSUMB 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/