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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 | Hope International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | HIU | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Fullerton, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 1,116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | #935 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | hiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | HIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $26,146 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $23,077 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | HIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | 810 | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | 261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 32.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 1000/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | HIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | HIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $268 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | HIU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 11% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 15% |
Students |
Sacramento State | HIU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | HIU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than HIU based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 1,116 students)
Sacramento State vs. HIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or HIU?
- Hope International University is 500.8% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at HIU than California State University Sacramento ($34,500.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than HIU ($11,596 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope International University are 24.7% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($13,050 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than California State University Sacramento (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 140.6% larger than aid received California State University Sacramento ($23,077 vs. $9,590)
Sacramento State vs. HIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or HIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HIU or Sacramento State .
- The average SAT score at California State University Sacramento (948) is 38 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming Sacramento State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at HIU (3.26)
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than HIU (32.2%)
Sacramento State vs. HIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or HIU? 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 HIU and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Sacramento State is higher than Hope International University (42% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $11,300 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,700)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $10,250 lower median federal student loan debt than HIU graduates. ($15,750 vs. $26,000)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than HIU graduates. ($162 vs. $268)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HIU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/