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Overview |
California Baptist University | San Jose State | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 35,751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | sjsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | San Jose State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $18,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $14,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $9,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 59% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | San Jose State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 34,002 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 26,083 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1010/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
California Baptist University | San Jose State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | San Jose State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $59,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | San Jose State | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
California Baptist University | San Jose State | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | San Jose State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than California Baptist University based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 11,495 students)
California Baptist University vs. San Jose State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or San Jose State?
- California Baptist University is 526.2% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($35,958.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.1% higher at California Baptist University than San Jose State University ($35,958.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than California Baptist University ($14,219 vs. $27,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 65.6% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($11,210 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Baptist University than San Jose State University (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Baptist University students is 147.1% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($22,757 vs. $9,210)
California Baptist University vs. San Jose State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist 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 California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at San Jose State University (1055) is 95 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming San Jose State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at California Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman California Baptist University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- California Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than San Jose State (76.7%)
California Baptist University vs. San Jose State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist 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 California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at California Baptist University is higher than San Jose State University (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $14,800 more per year than California Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $45,100)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/