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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 | Homestead Schools | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Homestead Schools | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Torrance, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,172 | 178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | homesteadschools.net | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Homestead Schools | ||
| 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 | $11,183 | $14,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,503 | $6,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 80% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Homestead Schools | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,994 | - | ||
| Admitted | 24,336 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | Homestead Schools | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Homestead Schools | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $17,072 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $176 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Homestead Schools | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Homestead Schools | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | Homestead Schools | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than Homestead Schools based on total student enrollment (31,172 students vs. 178 students)
Sacramento State vs. Homestead Schools Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Homestead Schools?
- California State University Sacramento is ?% more expensive to attend than Homestead Schools for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Sacramento State than Homestead Schools ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than Homestead Schools ($11,183 vs. $14,190)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento as Homestead Schools (80% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is 70.5% larger than aid received Homestead Schools ($11,503 vs. $6,747)
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Homestead Schools? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Homestead Schools or Sacramento State .
Sacramento State vs. Homestead Schools Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or Homestead Schools? 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 Homestead Schools and Sacramento State.
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $1,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Homestead Schools graduates. ($15,750 vs. $17,072)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Homestead Schools graduates. ($162 vs. $176)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Homestead Schools students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/