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Overview |
HMC | San Jose State | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 922 | 35,751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hmc.edu | sjsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HMC | San Jose State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,516 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,516 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,879 | $18,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,850 | $14,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,386 | $9,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 59% |
Admission |
HMC | San Jose State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,440 | 34,002 | ||
| Admitted | 593 | 26,083 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 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 |
HMC | San Jose State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HMC | San Jose State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,900 | $59,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,540 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $155 |
Diversity |
HMC | San Jose State | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
HMC | San Jose State | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 1% | ||
Campus |
HMC | San Jose State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 HMC based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 922 students)
HMC vs. San Jose State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HMC or San Jose State?
- Harvey Mudd College is 988.7% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($62,516.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254.8% higher at HMC than San Jose State University ($62,516.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than HMC ($14,219 vs. $39,850)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Jose State University are 7.1% lower than costs at Harvey Mudd College ($18,568 vs. $19,879)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Jose State University than Harvey Mudd College (59% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvey Mudd College students is 360.2% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($42,386 vs. $9,210)
HMC vs. San Jose State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HMC 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 HMC .
- The average SAT score at Harvey Mudd College (1484) is 429 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming HMC students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman HMC students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than HMC (13.4%)
HMC vs. San Jose State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HMC 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 HMC.
- The graduation rate at HMC is higher than San Jose State University (84% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Harvey Mudd College earn on average $25,000 more per year than San Jose State graduates after ten years. ($84,900 vs. $59,900)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $10,540 lower median federal student loan debt than HMC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,540)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than HMC graduates. ($155 vs. $264)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/