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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 | La Sierra University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | La Sierra University | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Riverside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 1,614 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | #645 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | lasierra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | La Sierra University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $33,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $11,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $25,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $21,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | La Sierra University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | 1,725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 880/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | La Sierra University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | La Sierra University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $310 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | La Sierra University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Sacramento State | La Sierra University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | La Sierra 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 La Sierra University based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 1,614 students)
Sacramento State vs. La Sierra University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or La Sierra University?
- La Sierra University is 490.6% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($33,912.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at La Sierra University than California State University Sacramento ($33,912.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than La Sierra University ($11,596 vs. $25,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 43.7% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($11,325 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than California State University Sacramento (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is 128% larger than aid received California State University Sacramento ($21,867 vs. $9,590)
Sacramento State vs. La Sierra University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or La Sierra University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Sierra University or Sacramento State .
- The average SAT score at California State University Sacramento (948) is 19 points higher than at La Sierra University (929)
- Incoming Sacramento State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at La Sierra University (19)
- Accepted freshman La Sierra 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 (93.2%) than La Sierra University (91.9%)
Sacramento State vs. La Sierra University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or La Sierra 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 La Sierra University and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Sacramento State is higher than La Sierra University (42% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $900 more per year than Sacramento State graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $51,000)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $14,250 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($15,750 vs. $30,000)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($162 vs. $310)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/