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Overview |
San Jose State | OIT | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Klamath Falls, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 36,062 | 5,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | oit.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | OIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $10,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,397 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,866 | $11,604 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,833 | $17,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,311 | $9,018 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 94% |
Admission |
San Jose State | OIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,780 | 5,006 | ||
| Admitted | 28,708 | 4,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | Sep 4, 2025 |
Academics |
San Jose State | OIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | OIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $236 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | OIT | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
San Jose State | OIT | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 27% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | OIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than OIT based on total student enrollment (36,062 students vs. 5,103 students)
San Jose State vs. OIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or OIT?
- Oregon Institute of Technology is 82.7% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($10,492.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.5% higher at OIT than San Jose State University ($33,397.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than OIT ($13,833 vs. $17,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 71.2% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($11,604 vs. $19,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon Institute of Technology than San Jose State University (94% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Jose State University students is 25.4% larger than aid received Oregon Institute of Technology ($11,311 vs. $9,018)
San Jose State vs. OIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or OIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OIT or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at San Jose State University (1055) is 8 points higher than at OIT (1047)
- Incoming San Jose State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at OIT (23)
- Accepted freshman OIT students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than San Jose State (80.2%)
San Jose State vs. OIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or OIT? 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 OIT and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at San Jose State is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than OIT graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $55,300)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $7,875 lower median federal student loan debt than OIT graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,875)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than OIT graduates. ($155 vs. $236)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OIT students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/