College comparison

California Northstate University vs DigiPen Institute of Technology

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	California Northstate University Elk Grove, CA	DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA
Acceptance rateDigiPen Institute of Technology is more selective	92%	64%
SAT (25–75)	—	1150–1400
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	37	995
Avg net price	—	$44,446
Median earnings (10 yr)	—	$79,878
Graduation rate	100%	61%
Median debt	—	$27,000
Economic mobility	—	1.3%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (for-profit)	Private (for-profit)
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Quick answers

Is California Northstate University or DigiPen Institute of Technology harder to get into?

DigiPen Institute of Technology is more selective: California Northstate University's acceptance rate is approximately 92% and DigiPen Institute of Technology's is approximately 64% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California Northstate University vs DigiPen Institute of Technology?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California Northstate University and 1150–1400 at DigiPen Institute of Technology. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.