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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 | Life Pacific College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Life Pacific College | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | San Dimas, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 500 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | lifepacific.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Life Pacific College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $18,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $18,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $22,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $9,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 91% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Life Pacific College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | 145 | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | 137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 54.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 930/1085 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | Life Pacific College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Life Pacific College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $20,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $212 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Life Pacific College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Life Pacific College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | Life Pacific College | ||
| 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 Life Pacific College based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 500 students)
Sacramento State vs. Life Pacific College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Life Pacific College?
- Life Pacific College is 217.7% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($18,240.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Life Pacific College than California State University Sacramento ($18,240.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than Life Pacific College ($11,596 vs. $22,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Life Pacific College are 61.2% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($10,100 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life Pacific College than California State University Sacramento (91% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life Pacific College students is 1.5% larger than aid received California State University Sacramento ($9,737 vs. $9,590)
Sacramento State vs. Life Pacific College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Life Pacific College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Life Pacific College or Sacramento State .
- The average SAT score at California State University Sacramento (948) is 47 points higher than at Life Pacific College (901)
- Incoming Sacramento State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Life Pacific College (18)
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Life Pacific College (2.91)
- Life Pacific College has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Sacramento State (93.2%)
Sacramento State vs. Life Pacific College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or Life Pacific College? 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 Life Pacific College and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Sacramento State is higher than Life Pacific College (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $19,000 more per year than Life Pacific College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $32,000)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $4,780 lower median federal student loan debt than Life Pacific College graduates. ($15,750 vs. $20,530)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Life Pacific College graduates. ($162 vs. $212)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life Pacific College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/