- Both California State University-Sacramento (Sacramento State) and University of Northern Colorado are public.
- Sacramento State is located in Sacramento, CA and University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, CO.
- University of Northern Colorado has more expensive tuition of $26,204 than Sacramento State ($19,482).
- Sacramento State has tighter acceptance rate of 67.76% than University of Northern Colorado (89.08%).
- Sacramento State is larger with 31,818 students than University of Northern Colorado (9,380 students).
California State University-Sacramento View More Rivals | University of Northern Colorado View More Rivals | |
| #51 in California | Rankings | #299 in National Universities #15 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Sacramento, CA | Location | Greeley, CO |
Sacramento State| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,602 California residents $19,482 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,010 Colorado residents $26,204 out-of-state |
| $9,036 California residents $18,540 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,788 Colorado residents $25,426 out-of-state |
| $8,951 | Financial Aid | $7,813 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 67.76% | Acceptance Rate | 89.08% |
| 21.95% | Yield | 32.28% |
| Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 31,818 | Total Students | 9,380 |
| 28,921 | Undergraduate | 6,728 |
| 2,897 | Graduate | 2,652 |
| 2,262 | Online Enrollment | 1,594 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $54,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,279) $7,744 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,542) $6,873 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 24 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 821 Full-time 885 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 441 Full-time 290 Part-time |
| 2,243 Full-time 927 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,213 Full-time 317 Part-time |
| $87,328 for Faculties $69,213 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,100 for Faculties $58,772 Part-time |