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Overview |
Caltech | San Jose State | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,401 | 35,751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #5 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caltech.edu | sjsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caltech | San Jose State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,479 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,479 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,606 | $18,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,755 | $14,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,192 | $9,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 59% |
Admission |
Caltech | San Jose State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,626 | 34,002 | ||
| Admitted | 448 | 26,083 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 2.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 35/36 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 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 | Jan 3, 2025 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Caltech | San Jose State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caltech | San Jose State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $59,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,350 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $155 |
Diversity |
Caltech | San Jose State | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Caltech | San Jose State | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Caltech | San Jose State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than Caltech based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 2,401 students)
Caltech vs. San Jose State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caltech or San Jose State?
- California Institute of Technology is 918.4% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($58,479.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.9% higher at Caltech than San Jose State University ($58,479.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than Caltech ($14,219 vs. $20,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Jose State University are 0.2% lower than costs at California Institute of Technology ($18,568 vs. $18,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Jose State University than California Institute of Technology (59% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of Technology students is 542.7% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($59,192 vs. $9,210)
Caltech vs. San Jose State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caltech 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 Caltech .
- The average SAT score at California Institute of Technology (1544) is 489 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming Caltech students have a 12 point higher average ACT score (35) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman Caltech students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Caltech (2.7%)
Caltech vs. San Jose State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caltech 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 Caltech.
- The graduation rate at Caltech is higher than San Jose State University (87% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from California Institute of Technology earn on average $25,900 more per year than San Jose State graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $59,900)
- California Institute of Technology students graduate with a $650 lower median federal student loan debt than San Jose State graduates. ($14,350 vs. $15,000)
- Caltech graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than San Jose State graduates. ($148 vs. $155)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/