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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | San Jose State | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,389 | 35,751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | sjsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | San Jose State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,712 | $18,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,701 | $14,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,020 | $9,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 59% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | San Jose State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,709 | 34,002 | ||
| Admitted | 591 | 26,083 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 | Jan 5, 2025 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | San Jose State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | San Jose State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $59,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $155 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | San Jose State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | San Jose State | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than Claremont McKenna based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 1,389 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. San Jose State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or San Jose State?
- Claremont McKenna College is 953.3% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243.2% higher at Claremont McKenna than San Jose State University ($60,480.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than Claremont McKenna ($14,219 vs. $28,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Jose State University are 0.8% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($18,568 vs. $18,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Jose State University than Claremont McKenna College (59% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 443.1% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($50,020 vs. $9,210)
Claremont McKenna vs. San Jose State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna .
- The average SAT score at Claremont McKenna College (1408) is 353 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming Claremont McKenna students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman Claremont McKenna students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
Claremont McKenna vs. San Jose State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is higher than San Jose State University (91% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $37,900 more per year than San Jose State graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $59,900)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $33 lower median federal student loan debt than San Jose State graduates. ($14,967 vs. $15,000)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than San Jose State graduates. ($154 vs. $155)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/