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Overview |
San Jose State | Georgia State | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,062 | 34,974 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | gsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | Georgia State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,158 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $22,389 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,866 | $16,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,833 | $16,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,311 | $10,928 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 93% |
Admission |
San Jose State | Georgia State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,780 | 30,230 | ||
| Admitted | 28,708 | 18,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1040/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
San Jose State | Georgia State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | Georgia State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $245 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | Georgia State | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
San Jose State | Georgia State | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | Georgia State | ||
| 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 Georgia State based on total student enrollment (36,062 students vs. 34,974 students)
San Jose State vs. Georgia State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or Georgia State?
- Georgia State University is 24.7% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($7,158.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at Georgia State than San Jose State University ($22,389.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than Georgia State ($13,833 vs. $16,390)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia State University are 21.7% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($16,328 vs. $19,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than San Jose State University (93% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Jose State University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($11,311 vs. $10,928)
San Jose State vs. Georgia State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or Georgia State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia State or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 1 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming San Jose State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Georgia State (62.3%)
San Jose State vs. Georgia State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or Georgia State? 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 Georgia State and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than San Jose State University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $46,200)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $8,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,699)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($155 vs. $245)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/