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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | San Francisco State | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 25,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #789 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | sfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | San Francisco State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $17,955 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $13,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $9,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 72% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | San Francisco State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 29,932 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 28,195 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 930/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | San Francisco State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | San Francisco State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $178 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | San Francisco State | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | San Francisco State | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | San Francisco State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- San Francisco State University is larger than than Azusa Pacific University based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 7,169 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. San Francisco State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or San Francisco State?
- Azusa Pacific University is 625.4% more expensive to attend than San Francisco State for in-state tuition ($41,650.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.4% higher at Azusa Pacific University than San Francisco State University ($41,650.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco State University than Azusa Pacific University ($13,267 vs. $26,666)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 94.7% lower than costs at San Francisco State University ($9,222 vs. $17,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Azusa Pacific University than San Francisco State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Azusa Pacific University students is 179.5% larger than aid received San Francisco State University ($27,474 vs. $9,830)
Azusa Pacific University vs. San Francisco State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or San Francisco State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco State or Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Azusa Pacific University (1080) is 101 points higher than at San Francisco State (979)
- Incoming Azusa Pacific University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at San Francisco State (21)
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at San Francisco State (3.31)
- San Francisco State has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Azusa Pacific University (87%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. San Francisco State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or San Francisco State? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between San Francisco State and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than San Francisco State University (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Azusa Pacific University earn on average $1,600 more per year than San Francisco State graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $52,600)
- San Francisco State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $22,500)
- San Francisco State graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($178 vs. $232)
- More Azusa Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Francisco State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/