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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| Pacific Union College | San Diego State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PUC | San Diego State | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 37,402 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | sdsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | San Diego State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $13,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 43% |
Admission |
PUC | San Diego State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 77,250 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 30,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 39.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 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 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
PUC | San Diego State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | San Diego State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $15,349 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $158 |
Diversity |
PUC | San Diego State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
PUC | San Diego State | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 21% | ||
Campus |
PUC | San Diego State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Diego State University is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. San Diego State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or San Diego State?
- Pacific Union College is 468.7% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at PUC than San Diego State University ($32,655.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than PUC ($13,017 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 112.6% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($9,273 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than San Diego State University (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 135.4% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($23,383 vs. $9,934)
PUC vs. San Diego State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC 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 PUC .
- The average SAT score at San Diego State University (1130) is 146 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming San Diego State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at PUC (3.24)
- PUC has a higher acceptance rate (48.5%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
PUC vs. San Diego State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC 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 PUC.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than Pacific Union College (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $5,800 more per year than San Diego State graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $53,400)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $14,651 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($15,349 vs. $30,000)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($158 vs. $310)
- More San Diego State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/