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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 | Southern California Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Anaheim, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | scitech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $16,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $15,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $28,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $7,031 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 95% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | - | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | Open | ||
| 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 | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $98 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 95% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than Southern California Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 541 students)
Sacramento State vs. Southern California Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Southern California Institute of Technology?
- Southern California Institute of Technology is 188.9% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($16,590.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Sacramento State than Southern California Institute of Technology ($17,622.00 vs. $16,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than Southern California Institute of Technology ($11,596 vs. $28,699)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Technology are 6.1% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($15,336 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern California Institute of Technology than California State University Sacramento (95% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is 36.4% larger than aid received Southern California Institute of Technology ($9,590 vs. $7,031)
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Southern California Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern California Institute of Technology or Sacramento State .
Sacramento State vs. Southern California Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or Southern California Institute of Technology? 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 Southern California Institute of Technology and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Southern California Institute of Technology is higher than California State University Sacramento (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $19,400 more per year than Southern California Institute of Technology graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $31,600)
- Southern California Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Sacramento State graduates. ($9,500 vs. $15,750)
- Southern California Institute of Technology graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Sacramento State graduates. ($98 vs. $162)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern California Institute of Technology students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/