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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 Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Southern California Seminary | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | El Cajon, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,172 | 138 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | socalsem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Southern California Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $17,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $15,471 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,183 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,503 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 0% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Southern California Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,994 | - | ||
| Admitted | 24,336 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | Southern California Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Southern California Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | N/A |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Southern California Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Southern California Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | Southern California Seminary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Southern California Seminary based on total student enrollment (31,172 students vs. 138 students)
Sacramento State vs. Southern California Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Southern California Seminary?
- Southern California Seminary is 200.9% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($17,280.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Sacramento State than Southern California Seminary ($17,622.00 vs. $17,280.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Seminary are 5.2% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($15,471 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than Southern California Seminary (80% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is ?% larger than aid received Southern California Seminary ($11,503 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Southern California Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern California Seminary or Sacramento State .
Sacramento State vs. Southern California Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or Southern California Seminary? 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 Seminary and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Sacramento State is higher than Southern California Seminary (42% vs. 33%)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern California Seminary students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/