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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 | Design Institute of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,172 | 111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | disd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $29,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $29,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $19,431 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,183 | $27,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,503 | $14,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 75% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,994 | 8 | ||
| Admitted | 24,336 | 7 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 87.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 28.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $40,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $419 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
| 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 Design Institute of San Diego based on total student enrollment (31,172 students vs. 111 students)
Sacramento State vs. Design Institute of San Diego Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Design Institute of San Diego?
- Design Institute of San Diego is 409.4% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($29,250.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at Design Institute of San Diego than California State University Sacramento ($29,250.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than Design Institute of San Diego ($11,183 vs. $27,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Sacramento are 19.4% lower than costs at Design Institute of San Diego ($16,278 vs. $19,431)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than Design Institute of San Diego (80% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Design Institute of San Diego students is 25.2% larger than aid received California State University Sacramento ($14,400 vs. $11,503)
Sacramento State vs. Design Institute of San Diego Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Design Institute of San Diego? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Design Institute of San Diego or Sacramento State .
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Design Institute of San Diego (87.5%)
Sacramento State vs. Design Institute of San Diego Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or Design Institute of San Diego? 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 Design Institute of San Diego and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Design Institute of San Diego is higher than California State University Sacramento (62% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $12,100 more per year than Design Institute of San Diego graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $38,900)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $24,835 lower median federal student loan debt than Design Institute of San Diego graduates. ($15,750 vs. $40,585)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $257 less per month on federal student loans than Design Institute of San Diego graduates. ($162 vs. $419)
- More Design Institute of San Diego graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sacramento State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/