Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
USF Sacramento State San Jose State San Diego State Cal State East Bay CSU Sonoma State University Cal State Long Beach Cal State LA Cal State Fullerton CSUMB California State University-Northridge| Pacific Oaks College | San Francisco State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Pacific Oaks College | San Francisco State | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 25,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #789 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificoaks.edu | sfsu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Pacific Oaks College | San Francisco State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,482 | $5,742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,482 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,536 | $17,955 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 72% |
Admission |
Pacific Oaks College | San Francisco State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63 | 29,932 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 28,195 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.7% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Pacific Oaks College | San Francisco State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 19:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Pacific Oaks College | San Francisco State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,967 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $178 |
Diversity |
Pacific Oaks College | San Francisco State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 11% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Pacific Oaks College | San Francisco State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 100% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Pacific Oaks College | San Francisco State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Francisco State University is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 1,068 students)
Pacific Oaks College vs. San Francisco State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific Oaks College or San Francisco State?
- Pacific Oaks College is 100% more expensive to attend than San Francisco State for in-state tuition ($11,482.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at San Francisco State than Pacific Oaks College ($17,622.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco State University are 3.2% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($17,955 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco State University than Pacific Oaks College (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Francisco State University students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($9,830 vs. $0)
Pacific Oaks College vs. San Francisco State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific Oaks College 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 Pacific Oaks College .
- San Francisco State has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
Pacific Oaks College vs. San Francisco State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific Oaks College 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 Pacific Oaks College.
- Graduates from San Francisco State University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Pacific Oaks College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $42,100)
- San Francisco State University students graduate with a $3,717 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($17,250 vs. $20,967)
- San Francisco State graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($178 vs. $216)
- More San Francisco State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/