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USD UCSD UC Riverside Tennessee Louisville Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UCSC San Francisco State UCSB IU| San Diego State University | University of Kentucky | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Diego State | Kentucky | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,402 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | #408 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 94% |
Admission |
San Diego State | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 77,250 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 30,331 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.3% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
San Diego State | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $235 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
San Diego State | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 37% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Kentucky based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 31,547 students)
San Diego State vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or Kentucky?
- University of Kentucky is 100.2% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at Kentucky than San Diego State University ($30,913.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than Kentucky ($13,017 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kentucky are 34.3% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($14,676 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than San Diego State University (94% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 42.1% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($14,114 vs. $9,934)
San Diego State vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 13 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming San Diego State students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
San Diego State vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than University of Kentucky (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from San Diego State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $51,000)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $7,401 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($15,349 vs. $22,750)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($158 vs. $235)
- More San Diego State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/