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Overview |
San Jose State | CSUMB | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 66% |
Admission |
San Jose State | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
San Jose State | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $144 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
San Jose State | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 7,045 students)
San Jose State vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or CSUMB?
- San Jose State University and CSUMB cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at San Jose State as California State University Monterey Bay ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than San Jose State ($11,435 vs. $14,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Monterey Bay are 14.2% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($16,262 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Monterey Bay than San Jose State University (66% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Jose State University students is 5.8% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($9,210 vs. $8,702)
San Jose State vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or San Jose State .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than San Jose State (76.7%)
San Jose State vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at San Jose State is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $14,600 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than San Jose State graduates. ($14,000 vs. $15,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than San Jose State graduates. ($144 vs. $155)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUMB students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/