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USD UCSD UC Riverside Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UCSC San Francisco State UCSB ASU San Jose State UCLA| Hope International University | San Diego State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HIU | San Diego State | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 37,402 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | #337 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | sdsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | San Diego State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | $13,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 43% |
Admission |
HIU | San Diego State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 77,250 | ||
| Admitted | 261 | 30,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | 39.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1090/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
HIU | San Diego State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | San Diego State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,349 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $158 |
Diversity |
HIU | San Diego State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 4% |
Students |
HIU | San Diego State | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 21% | ||
Campus |
HIU | San Diego 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 Diego State University is larger than than HIU based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 1,116 students)
HIU vs. San Diego State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or San Diego State?
- Hope International University is 500.8% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at HIU than San Diego State University ($34,500.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than HIU ($13,017 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope International University are 51.1% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($13,050 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than San Diego State University (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 132.3% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($23,077 vs. $9,934)
HIU vs. San Diego State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HIU or San Diego State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego State or HIU .
- The average SAT score at San Diego State University (1130) is 220 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming San Diego State students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at HIU (3.26)
- San Diego State has a higher acceptance rate (39.3%) than HIU (32.2%)
HIU vs. San Diego State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU or San Diego 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 Diego State and HIU.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than Hope International University (66% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from San Diego State University earn on average $13,700 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $39,700)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $10,651 lower median federal student loan debt than HIU graduates. ($15,349 vs. $26,000)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than HIU graduates. ($158 vs. $268)
- More San Diego State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HIU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/