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Overview |
San Jose State | IUPUI | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 25,979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #482 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $31,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $11,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 83% |
Admission |
San Jose State | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 15,637 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 12,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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, 2024 | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
San Jose State | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $238 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
San Jose State | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | IUPUI | ||
| 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
- San Jose State University is larger than than IUPUI based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 25,979 students)
San Jose State vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or IUPUI?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 56.3% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($8,972.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at IUPUI than San Jose State University ($31,410.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than San Jose State ($11,462 vs. $14,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 65% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($11,252 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than San Jose State University (83% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 32.5% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($12,201 vs. $9,210)
San Jose State vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at San Jose State University (1055) is 41 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming San Jose State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than San Jose State (76.7%)
San Jose State vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at San Jose State is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $11,300 more per year than IUPUI graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $48,600)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $8,090 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,090)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($155 vs. $238)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI 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/