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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 | The National Hispanic University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | NHU | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | San Jose, California | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | nhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | NHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $7,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $17,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $6,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 93% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | NHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | 144 | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | 142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 59.9% | ||
| 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) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | NHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | NHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 15% | ||
| 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 | NHU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 57% | NaN | ||
| 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 | NHU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | - | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | NHU | ||
| 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 NHU based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 0 students)
Sacramento State vs. NHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or NHU?
- The National Hispanic University is 37.5% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($7,896.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at Sacramento State than The National Hispanic University ($17,622.00 vs. $7,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than NHU ($11,596 vs. $17,171)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The National Hispanic University are 62% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($10,050 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The National Hispanic University than California State University Sacramento (93% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is 59.4% larger than aid received The National Hispanic University ($9,590 vs. $6,015)
Sacramento State vs. NHU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or NHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NHU or Sacramento State .
- NHU has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Sacramento State (93.2%)
Sacramento State vs. NHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or NHU? 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 NHU and Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Sacramento State is higher than The National Hispanic University (42% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/