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Overview |
San Jose State | FIU | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,062 | 53,953 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | fiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | FIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,721 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,529 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,866 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,833 | $10,742 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,311 | $10,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 90% |
Admission |
San Jose State | FIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,780 | 25,034 | ||
| Admitted | 28,708 | 14,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 58.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1060/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
San Jose State | FIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | FIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $49,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $17,228 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $178 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | FIU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 67% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
San Jose State | FIU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 4% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | FIU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than San Jose State based on total student enrollment (53,953 students vs. 36,062 students)
San Jose State vs. FIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or FIU?
- San Jose State University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at San Jose State than Florida International University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than San Jose State ($10,742 vs. $13,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 63.4% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($12,156 vs. $19,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida International University than San Jose State University (90% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Jose State University students is 13% larger than aid received Florida International University ($11,311 vs. $10,012)
San Jose State vs. FIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or FIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FIU or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at Florida International University (1090) is 35 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming FIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than FIU (58.8%)
San Jose State vs. FIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or FIU? 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 FIU and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at San Jose State is higher than Florida International University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $10,000 more per year than FIU graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $49,900)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $2,228 lower median federal student loan debt than FIU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,228)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than FIU graduates. ($155 vs. $178)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/