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San Francisco State San Jose State CSU Cal State East Bay California State University-Fresno SHSU Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University Cal State LA California State University-Northridge TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown| California State University Sacramento | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,172 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #938 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,183 | $10,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,503 | $10,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 88% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,994 | 7,246 | ||
| Admitted | 24,336 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 910/1130 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $227 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | Lamar 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 Lamar University based on total student enrollment (31,172 students vs. 17,473 students)
Sacramento State vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Sacramento State than Lamar University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Sacramento State ($10,999 vs. $11,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 58.5% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($10,272 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than California State University Sacramento (88% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is 9.1% larger than aid received Lamar University ($11,503 vs. $10,544)
Sacramento State vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Sacramento State .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 26 points higher than at Sacramento State (948)
- Incoming Lamar University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Sacramento State (20)
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Lamar University (85.7%)
Sacramento State vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or Lamar 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 Lamar University and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Sacramento State is higher than Lamar University (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $5,500 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $45,500)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($15,750 vs. $22,000)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($162 vs. $227)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/