| Sacramento State vs. NAU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#22 in Federal Region IX Universities #56 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #365 in National Universities #8 in Arizona Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,602 California Residents $19,482 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,652 Arizona Residents $28,900 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,036 California Residents $18,540 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,547 Arizona Residents $22,077 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,951 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,955 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier93.21% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter79.99% |
| Favorable16.62% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.54% |
| 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 Record 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger31,818 | Total Enrollment | Smaller28,086 |
| Larger28,921 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller23,204 |
| Smaller2,897 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,882 |
| Smaller2,262 | Online Student Population | Larger5,570 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower54% | Graduate Rate | Higher59% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,279) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,952) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,302) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,548) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty24 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 1,706 | Number of faculties | 1,456 |
| Higher$94,527 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$82,674 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.