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Overview |
Humboldt State University | San Francisco State | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 25,282 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | #789 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | sfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | San Francisco State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $17,955 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $13,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $9,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 72% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | San Francisco State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 29,932 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 28,195 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 930/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | San Francisco State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | San Francisco State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $178 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | San Francisco State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | San Francisco State | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | San Francisco State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Francisco State University is larger than than Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 6,025 students)
Humboldt State University vs. San Francisco State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or San Francisco State?
- Humboldt State University and San Francisco State cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Humboldt State University as San Francisco State University ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco State University than Humboldt State University ($13,267 vs. $14,325)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Humboldt State University are 43.2% lower than costs at San Francisco State University ($12,540 vs. $17,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco State University than Humboldt State University (72% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Francisco State University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($9,830 vs. $9,262)
Humboldt State University vs. San Francisco State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or San Francisco State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco State or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at Humboldt State University (990) is 11 points higher than at San Francisco State (979)
- Incoming Humboldt State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at San Francisco State (21)
- Accepted freshman Humboldt State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at San Francisco State (3.31)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than San Francisco State (94.2%)
Humboldt State University vs. San Francisco State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University or San Francisco 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 Francisco State and Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at San Francisco State is higher than Humboldt State University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from San Francisco State University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $39,000)
- San Francisco State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Humboldt State University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $19,500)
- San Francisco State graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Humboldt State University graduates. ($178 vs. $201)
- More San Francisco State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/