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Overview |
San Francisco State | SHSU | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,908 | 21,403 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfsu.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Francisco State | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,955 | $11,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,353 | $14,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,498 | $9,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 65% |
Admission |
San Francisco State | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,878 | 17,582 | ||
| Admitted | 28,727 | 15,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 940/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
San Francisco State | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Francisco State | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $222 |
Diversity |
San Francisco State | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
San Francisco State | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
San Francisco State | SHSU | ||
| 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 Francisco State University is larger than than SHSU based on total student enrollment (23,908 students vs. 21,403 students)
San Francisco State vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Francisco State or SHSU?
- Sam Houston State University is 2% more expensive to attend than San Francisco State for in-state tuition ($5,856.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at San Francisco State than Sam Houston State University ($17,622.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco State University than SHSU ($13,353 vs. $14,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sam Houston State University are 53.2% lower than costs at San Francisco State University ($11,720 vs. $17,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco State University than Sam Houston State University (74% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Francisco State University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($11,498 vs. $9,941)
San Francisco State vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Francisco State or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or San Francisco State .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 18 points higher than at San Francisco State (979)
- Incoming SHSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at San Francisco State (21)
- Accepted freshman San Francisco State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- San Francisco State has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than SHSU (85.4%)
San Francisco State vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Francisco State or SHSU? 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 SHSU and San Francisco State.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than San Francisco State University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Francisco State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than SHSU graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $47,800)
- San Francisco State University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($17,250 vs. $21,500)
- San Francisco State graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($178 vs. $222)
- More San Francisco State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/