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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| San Francisco State University | King's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Francisco State | King's University | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Van Nuys, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,282 | 532 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #789 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfsu.edu | kingsuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Francisco State | King's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,955 | $11,717 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,267 | $22,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,830 | $4,828 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 90% |
Admission |
San Francisco State | King's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,932 | 16 | ||
| Admitted | 28,195 | 15 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 60% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 870/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jul 29, 2025 |
Academics |
San Francisco State | King's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Francisco State | King's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | N/A |
Diversity |
San Francisco State | King's University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
San Francisco State | King's University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 44% | ||
Campus |
San Francisco State | King's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Francisco State University is larger than than King's University based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 532 students)
San Francisco State vs. King's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Francisco State or King's University?
- King's University is 102.7% more expensive to attend than San Francisco State for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at San Francisco State than King's University ($17,622.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco State University than King's University ($13,267 vs. $22,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King's University are 53.2% lower than costs at San Francisco State University ($11,717 vs. $17,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's University than San Francisco State University (90% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Francisco State University students is 103.6% larger than aid received King's University ($9,830 vs. $4,828)
San Francisco State vs. King's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Francisco State or King's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King's University or San Francisco State .
- The average SAT score at King's University (1073) is 94 points higher than at San Francisco State (979)
- Incoming King's University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at San Francisco State (21)
- San Francisco State has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than King's University (93.8%)
San Francisco State vs. King's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Francisco State or King's University? 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 King's University and San Francisco State.
- The graduation rate at King's University is higher than San Francisco State University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Francisco State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than King's University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $46,000)
- More San Francisco State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former King's University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/