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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| San Diego State University | Scripps College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Diego State | Scripps College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 37,402 | 1,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | #48 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | scrippscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | Scripps College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $60,494 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $60,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $19,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $43,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $21,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 100% |
Admission |
San Diego State | Scripps College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 77,250 | 3,099 | ||
| Admitted | 30,331 | 865 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.3% | 27.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1390/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
San Diego State | Scripps College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | Scripps College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $144 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | Scripps College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
San Diego State | Scripps College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 65% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | Scripps College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Diego State University is larger than than Scripps College based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 1,099 students)
San Diego State vs. Scripps College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or Scripps College?
- Scripps College is 953.5% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($60,494.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243.3% higher at Scripps College than San Diego State University ($60,494.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than Scripps College ($13,017 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Diego State University are 0.5% lower than costs at Scripps College ($19,714 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than San Diego State University (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Scripps College students is 112.8% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($21,143 vs. $9,934)
San Diego State vs. Scripps College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State or Scripps College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Scripps College or San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at Scripps College (1362) is 232 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming Scripps College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at San Diego State (25)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at San Diego State (3.82)
- San Diego State has a higher acceptance rate (39.3%) than Scripps College (27.9%)
San Diego State vs. Scripps College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State or Scripps College? 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 Scripps College and San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than San Diego State University (88% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Scripps College earn on average $5,900 more per year than San Diego State graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $53,400)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $1,349 lower median federal student loan debt than San Diego State graduates. ($14,000 vs. $15,349)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than San Diego State graduates. ($144 vs. $158)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego State students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/