Compare California State University - Sacramento’s Scorecard to Other Colleges

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Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity	82.3%	B-	1,309 of 3,678
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)	1,040	D-	904 of 1,217
Average Combined New SAT Score	1120	D-	904 of 1,217
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio	26 : 1	F-	3,562 of 3,794
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers	47.8%	C+	1,811 of 4,040
Average Faculty Compensation	$8,438	B+	577 of 2,371
Expenditures per Student	$7,304	D+	1,596 of 2,572
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate	81.0%	B+	715 of 3,392
Graduation Rate	54.8%	B-	1,283 of 3,271
Graduation Rate Boost	Better Than Expected	A-	413 of 2,108
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation	$42,000	A-	657 of 3,458
Boost Following Graduation	+$1,377	B+	432 of 1,824
Average Mid-Career	$54,000	A-	607 of 3,458
Boost Mid-Career	+$1,377	B+	432 of 1,824
Student Loan Default Rate	4.7%	B	986 of 3,277
Diversity
Ethnic Diversity	Best	A	106 of 3,732
Male to Female Diversity	Best	A-	893 of 3,732
Geographic Diversity	Low	D+	2,010 of 3,452

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