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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | San Jose State | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 35,751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | sjsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | San Jose State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $18,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $14,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $9,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 59% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | San Jose State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 34,002 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 26,083 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | San Jose State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | San Jose State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $59,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $155 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | San Jose State | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | San Jose State | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | San Jose 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 Jose State University is larger than than Azusa Pacific University based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 7,169 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. San Jose State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or San Jose State?
- Azusa Pacific University is 625.4% more expensive to attend than San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose State University than Azusa Pacific University ($14,219 vs. $26,666)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 101.3% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($9,222 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Azusa Pacific University than San Jose State University (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Azusa Pacific University students is 198.3% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($27,474 vs. $9,210)
Azusa Pacific University vs. San Jose State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or San Jose State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose State or Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Azusa Pacific University (1080) is 25 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming Azusa Pacific University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- Azusa Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than San Jose State (76.7%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. San Jose State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or San Jose 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 Jose State and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than San Jose State University (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Azusa Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $54,200)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,500)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Azusa Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/