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Overview |
San Jose State | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Moraga, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 2,765 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #254 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | stmarys-ca.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $53,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $53,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $16,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $32,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $39,139 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
San Jose State | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 3,353 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 2,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1070/1253 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
San Jose State | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $66,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $258 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
San Jose State | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| 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 Saint Marys College of California based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 2,765 students)
San Jose State vs. Saint Marys College of California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or Saint Marys College of California?
- Saint Marys College of California is 835.8% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($53,732.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.9% higher at Saint Marys College of California than San Jose State University ($53,732.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than Saint Marys College of California ($14,219 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Marys College of California are 13.2% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($16,404 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California than San Jose State University (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 325% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($39,139 vs. $9,210)
San Jose State vs. Saint Marys College of California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or Saint Marys College of California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Marys College of California or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at Saint Marys College of California (1124) is 69 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming Saint Marys College of California students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Marys College of California students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- Saint Marys College of California has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than San Jose State (76.7%)
San Jose State vs. Saint Marys College of California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or Saint Marys College of California? 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 Saint Marys College of California and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at Saint Marys College of California is higher than San Jose State University (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $6,900 more per year than San Jose State graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $59,900)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Marys College of California 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/