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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 | Fresno Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Fresno Pacific University | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Fresno, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,172 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #494 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | fresno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Fresno Pacific University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $34,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $34,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $10,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,183 | $15,668 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,503 | $27,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Fresno Pacific University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,994 | 1,516 | ||
| Admitted | 24,336 | 872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 970/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | Fresno Pacific University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Fresno Pacific University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $222 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Fresno Pacific University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Fresno Pacific University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | Fresno Pacific University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than Fresno Pacific University based on total student enrollment (31,172 students vs. 2,921 students)
Sacramento State vs. Fresno Pacific University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Fresno Pacific University?
- Fresno Pacific University is 508.8% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($34,960.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at Fresno Pacific University than California State University Sacramento ($34,960.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than Fresno Pacific University ($11,183 vs. $15,668)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno Pacific University are 60.4% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($10,148 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fresno Pacific University than California State University Sacramento (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fresno Pacific University students is 138.8% larger than aid received California State University Sacramento ($27,472 vs. $11,503)
Sacramento State vs. Fresno Pacific University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Fresno Pacific University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fresno Pacific University or Sacramento State .
- The average SAT score at Fresno Pacific University (988) is 40 points higher than at Sacramento State (948)
- Incoming Fresno Pacific University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Sacramento State (20)
- Accepted freshman Fresno Pacific University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Sacramento State (3.42)
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Fresno Pacific University (57.5%)
Sacramento State vs. Fresno Pacific University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or Fresno Pacific University? 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 Fresno Pacific University and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Fresno Pacific University is higher than California State University Sacramento (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $7,400 more per year than Fresno Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $43,600)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Fresno Pacific University graduates. ($15,750 vs. $21,500)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Fresno Pacific University graduates. ($162 vs. $222)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/