Sac State vs Cal Poly Humboldt

California State University-Sacramento (CSUS) and California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt (Cal Poly Humboldt) are two distinct universities within the California State University system, each offering unique educational experiences. CSUS, located in the vibrant capital city of Sacramento, boasts a diverse student body and a wide range of academic programs, while Cal Poly Humboldt, nestled amidst the scenic redwood forests of Arcata, emphasizes hands-on learning and environmental stewardship. With varying acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation outcomes, these universities cater to different student preferences and aspirations. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover which institution aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	California State University-Sacramento	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Overview
Location	Sacramento, California	Arcata, California
Campus setting	City: Large	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	81.0%	74.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	93.7%	91.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $70	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $70
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	22,706	7,013
Total number of admissions given out	21,272	6,414
Admitted students who chose to enroll	3,581	629
Yield rate	16.8%	9.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $31,488 Out of state: $43,368	In state: $25,668 Out of state: $37,548
Average net price	$7,778	$13,904
Tuition	In state: $5,742 Out of state: $17,622	In state: $5,742 Out of state: $17,622
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,744 Meal plan: $5,030	Room/dormitory: $6,638 Meal plan: $5,600
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	80.0% Average amount $9,769	75.0% Average amount $9,716
Students receiving federal student loan	18.0% Average amount $4,607	36.0% Average amount $4,831
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $12,368	1.0% Average amount $12,255

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	29,451 Men 42.8% Women 57.2%	5,354 Men 41.6% Women 58.4%
Graduate students	3,047 Men 32.9% Women 67.1%	554 Men 30.0% Women 70.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	1.6%	7.0%
International students	4.0%	1.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	2,173	2,069
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Washington Arizona Hawaii Alaska	California Oregon Washington Colorado Hawaii

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Engineering Education Social Sciences Computer and Information Science	Natural Resources and Conservation Psychology Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Liberal Arts Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	25:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	57.5%	47.5%
Dropout rate	32.1%	42.0%
Transferred out	3.8%	7.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $105,852 Year 2: $108,495 Year 3: $114,088 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $84,797 Year 2: $90,412 Year 3: $101,346 Construction Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $81,148 Year 2: $80,779 Year 3: $91,338 Civil Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,787 Year 2: $80,022 Year 3: $90,507 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $83,004 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $89,399 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,951 Year 2: $78,343 Year 3: $85,246 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $73,130 Year 2: $70,596 Year 3: $82,173 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $71,865 Year 2: $73,739 Year 3: $81,304 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,510 Year 2: $67,240 Year 3: $80,353 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,158 Year 2: $64,406 Year 3: $73,910	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,497 Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $69,150 Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,856 Year 2: $48,265 Year 3: $60,145 Psychology, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $58,243 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,405 Year 2: $53,045 Year 3: $57,583 Forestry (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,805 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $46,240 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,362 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $45,717 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,892 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $42,797 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,215 Year 2: $36,294 Year 3: $41,528 History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,882 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $39,496 Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,867 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $37,639

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