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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 | William Jessup University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Diego State | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Rocklin, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 37,402 | 1,624 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | jessup.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $13,249 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $27,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 98% |
Admission |
San Diego State | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 77,250 | 710 | ||
| Admitted | 30,331 | 468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.3% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
San Diego State | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $222 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
San Diego State | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 6% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Diego State University is larger than than San Jose Christian College based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 1,624 students)
San Diego State vs. San Jose Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or San Jose Christian College?
- William Jessup University is 527% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.3% higher at San Jose Christian College than San Diego State University ($36,000.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than San Jose Christian College ($13,017 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jessup University are 48.8% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($13,249 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jessup University than San Diego State University (98% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jessup University students is 140.1% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($23,855 vs. $9,934)
San Diego State vs. San Jose Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State or San Jose Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose Christian College or San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at San Diego State University (1130) is 118 points higher than at San Jose Christian College (1012)
- Incoming San Diego State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at San Jose Christian College (22)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at San Jose Christian College (3.33)
- San Jose Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
San Diego State vs. San Jose Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State or San Jose Christian 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 San Jose Christian College and San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than William Jessup University (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from San Diego State University earn on average $13,300 more per year than San Jose Christian College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $40,100)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $6,151 lower median federal student loan debt than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($15,349 vs. $21,500)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($158 vs. $222)
- More San Diego State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose Christian College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/