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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 | Western Nevada College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | WNC | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Carson City, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 31,172 | 4,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | wnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | WNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $3,465 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $14,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,183 | $15,793 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,503 | $5,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 80% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | WNC | ||
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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 | WNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | WNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $11,316 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $117 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | WNC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Sacramento State | WNC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | WNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than WNC based on total student enrollment (31,172 students vs. 4,188 students)
Sacramento State vs. WNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or WNC?
- California State University Sacramento is 65.7% more expensive to attend than WNC for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,465.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at Sacramento State than Western Nevada College ($17,622.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than WNC ($11,183 vs. $15,793)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Nevada College are 15% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($14,156 vs. $16,278)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento as Western Nevada College (80% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is 122.4% larger than aid received Western Nevada College ($11,503 vs. $5,172)
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or WNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WNC or Sacramento State .
Sacramento State vs. WNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or WNC? 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 WNC and Sacramento State.
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $17,300 more per year than WNC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $33,700)
- Western Nevada College students graduate with a $4,434 lower median federal student loan debt than Sacramento State graduates. ($11,316 vs. $15,750)
- WNC graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Sacramento State graduates. ($117 vs. $162)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WNC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/