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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 | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | CDU | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | cdrewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | CDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $14,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $17,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $27,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $11,419 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 73% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | CDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | 834 | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | 671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 80.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 2.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Nov 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | CDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | CDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $70,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $21,319 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $220 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | CDU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 25% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Sacramento State | CDU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | CDU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 777 students)
Sacramento State vs. CDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or CDU?
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is 151.2% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($14,424.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Sacramento State than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($17,622.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than CDU ($11,596 vs. $27,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Sacramento are 9.2% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($16,278 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (78% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students is 19.1% larger than aid received California State University Sacramento ($11,419 vs. $9,590)
Sacramento State vs. CDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or CDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CDU or Sacramento State .
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at CDU (3.26)
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than CDU (80.5%)
Sacramento State vs. CDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or CDU? 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 CDU and Sacramento State.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $19,900 more per year than Sacramento State graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $51,000)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $5,569 lower median federal student loan debt than CDU graduates. ($15,750 vs. $21,319)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than CDU graduates. ($162 vs. $220)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/