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Overview |
Oxy | San Jose State | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 35,751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | sjsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | San Jose State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $18,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $14,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $9,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 59% |
Admission |
Oxy | San Jose State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 34,002 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 26,083 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 10, 2025 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Oxy | San Jose State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | San Jose State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $59,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $155 |
Diversity |
Oxy | San Jose State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Oxy | San Jose State | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | San Jose State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Oxy based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 1,942 students)
Oxy vs. San Jose State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or San Jose State?
- Occidental College is 944.4% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($59,970.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.3% higher at Oxy than San Jose State University ($59,970.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than Oxy ($14,219 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Occidental College are 7.1% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($17,330 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Occidental College than San Jose State University (76% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Occidental College students is 258.6% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($33,025 vs. $9,210)
Oxy vs. San Jose State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy 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 Oxy .
- The average SAT score at Occidental College (1304) is 249 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming Oxy students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman Oxy students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Oxy (39.4%)
Oxy vs. San Jose State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy 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 Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Oxy is higher than San Jose State University (83% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $56,600)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $8,652 lower median federal student loan debt than Oxy graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,652)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Oxy graduates. ($155 vs. $244)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose State students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/