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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 Francisco Bay University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | SFBU | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Fremont, California | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,172 | 328 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | sfbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | SFBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $7,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $9,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,183 | $13,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,503 | $9,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | SFBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,994 | 98 | ||
| Admitted | 24,336 | 68 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | SFBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | SFBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | N/A |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | SFBU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Sacramento State | SFBU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | SFBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than SFBU based on total student enrollment (31,172 students vs. 328 students)
Sacramento State vs. SFBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or SFBU?
- San Francisco Bay University is 37.9% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($7,920.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.5% higher at Sacramento State than San Francisco Bay University ($17,622.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than SFBU ($11,183 vs. $13,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco Bay University are 76.9% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($9,200 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Bay University than California State University Sacramento (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is 18.4% larger than aid received San Francisco Bay University ($11,503 vs. $9,718)
Sacramento State vs. SFBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or SFBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFBU or Sacramento State .
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at SFBU (2.72)
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than SFBU (69.4%)
Sacramento State vs. SFBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or SFBU? 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 SFBU and Sacramento State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/