Eastern Washington University (EWU) vs. California State University-Sacramento (Sacramento State)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Big Sky Conference

  • Both Eastern Washington University (EWU) and California State University-Sacramento (Sacramento State) are public.
  • EWU is located in Cheney, WA and Sacramento State is located in Sacramento, CA.
  • EWU has more expensive tuition of $25,892 than Sacramento State ($19,482).
  • Sacramento State has tighter acceptance rate of 67.76% than EWU (96.20%).
  • Sacramento State is larger with 31,818 students than EWU (10,910 students).
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#11 in Washington
Rankings#51 in California
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Cheney, WALocationSacramento, CA
EWUKnown asSacramento State
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Tuition & Fees
$8,353 Washington residents
$25,892 out-of-state
Undergraduate$7,602 California residents
$19,482 out-of-state
$13,757 Washington residents
$29,102 out-of-state
Graduate$9,036 California residents
$18,540 out-of-state
$10,190Financial Aid$8,951
Admission
$60 undergraduate
$75 graduate
Application Fee$70 undergraduate
$70 graduate
96.20%Acceptance Rate67.76%
38.20%Yield21.95%
Test Scores
Student Population
10,910Total Students31,818
7,604Undergraduate28,921
3,306Graduate2,897
2,808Online Enrollment2,262
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
49%Graduation Rate54%
Transfer-out Rate3%
67%Retention Rate80%
$46,700Average Earning after Graduation$54,200
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,788)
$8,090 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,279)
$7,744 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio24 to 1
444 Full-time
136 Part-time
Number of Faculties821 Full-time
885 Part-time
1,215 Full-time
152 Part-time
Number of Staffs2,243 Full-time
927 Part-time
$84,674 for Faculties
$65,357 Part-time
Average Salary$87,328 for Faculties
$69,213 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023