| Sacramento State vs. MSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#22 in Federal Region IX Universities #56 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #232 in National Universities #1 in Montana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,018 California Residents $20,618 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,460 Montana Residents $33,287 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,542 California Residents $19,622 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,661 Montana Residents $26,370 Out-of-State |
| More$10,786 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,079 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier93.99% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter82.14% |
| Lower15.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.31% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger31,943 | Total Enrollment | Smaller17,135 |
| Larger28,820 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller15,046 |
| Larger3,123 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,089 |
| Larger2,090 | Online Student Population | Smaller909 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower56% | Graduate Rate | Higher57% |
| Higher2% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,279) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,302) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty24 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,764 | Number of faculty | 1,179 |
| Higher$105,365 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$87,925 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.