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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 | San Diego Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | San Diego Christian College | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | El Cajon, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 355 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | sdcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | San Diego Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $33,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $15,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 95% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | San Diego Christian 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 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 900/1098 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | San Diego Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | San Diego Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $23,106 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $238 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | San Diego Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Sacramento State | San Diego Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | San Diego Christian 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 San Diego Christian College based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 355 students)
Sacramento State vs. San Diego Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or San Diego Christian College?
- San Diego Christian College is 326.7% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($24,500.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at San Diego Christian College than California State University Sacramento ($24,500.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than San Diego Christian College ($11,596 vs. $33,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Diego Christian College are 39.1% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($11,700 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Diego Christian College than California State University Sacramento (95% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego Christian College students is 59.5% larger than aid received California State University Sacramento ($15,300 vs. $9,590)
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or San Diego Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego Christian College or Sacramento State .
- The average SAT score at California State University Sacramento (948) is 15 points higher than at San Diego Christian College (933)
- Incoming Sacramento State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at San Diego Christian College (20)
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at San Diego Christian College (3.26)
Sacramento State vs. San Diego Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or San Diego Christian 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 San Diego Christian College and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Sacramento State is higher than San Diego Christian College (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $11,500 more per year than San Diego Christian College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,500)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $7,356 lower median federal student loan debt than San Diego Christian College graduates. ($15,750 vs. $23,106)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than San Diego Christian College graduates. ($162 vs. $238)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego Christian College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/