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Overview |
Humboldt State University | San Jose State | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 35,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | sjsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | San Jose State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $18,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $14,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $9,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 59% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | San Jose State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 34,002 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 26,083 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 | Apr 30, 2025 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | San Jose State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | San Jose State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $59,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $155 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | San Jose State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | San Jose State | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 6,025 students)
Humboldt State University vs. San Jose State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or San Jose State?
- Humboldt State University and San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose State University than Humboldt State University ($14,219 vs. $14,325)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Humboldt State University are 48.1% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($12,540 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Humboldt State University than San Jose State University (66% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Humboldt State University students is 0.6% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($9,262 vs. $9,210)
Humboldt State University vs. San Jose State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University 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 Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at San Jose State University (1055) is 65 points higher than at Humboldt State University (990)
- Incoming San Jose State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Humboldt State University (21)
- Accepted freshman San Jose State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than San Jose State (76.7%)
Humboldt State University vs. San Jose State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University 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 Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at San Jose State is higher than Humboldt State University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $20,900 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $39,000)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Humboldt State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,500)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Humboldt State University graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/