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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 | Mt Sierra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Monrovia, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 130 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | mtsierra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $14,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $13,779 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 0% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | - | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $42,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $439 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than Mt Sierra College based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 130 students)
Sacramento State vs. Mt Sierra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Mt Sierra College?
- Mt Sierra College is 147.6% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($14,220.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Sacramento State than Mt Sierra College ($17,622.00 vs. $14,220.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mt Sierra College are 18.1% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($13,779 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than Mt Sierra College (78% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is ?% larger than aid received Mt Sierra College ($9,590 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Mt Sierra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mt Sierra College or Sacramento State .
Sacramento State vs. Mt Sierra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or Mt Sierra 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 Mt Sierra College and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Sacramento State is higher than Mt Sierra College (42% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $5,300 more per year than Mt Sierra College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $45,700)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $26,781 lower median federal student loan debt than Mt Sierra College graduates. ($15,750 vs. $42,531)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $277 less per month on federal student loans than Mt Sierra College graduates. ($162 vs. $439)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mt Sierra College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/