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Overview |
San Jose State | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 92% |
Admission |
San Jose State | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
San Jose State | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $242 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
San Jose State | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | Old Dominion | ||
| 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 Jose State University is larger than than Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 23,107 students)
San Jose State vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or Old Dominion?
- Old Dominion University is 26.1% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($7,239.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Old Dominion than San Jose State University ($26,664.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than Old Dominion ($14,219 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 37.7% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($13,480 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than San Jose State University (92% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Jose State University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($9,210 vs. $9,058)
San Jose State vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at San Jose State University (1055) is 35 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming San Jose State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman San Jose State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than San Jose State (76.7%)
San Jose State vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than San Jose State University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $47,600)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,500)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($155 vs. $242)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion 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/