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Overview |
San Jose State | SCU | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Santa Clara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,062 | 9,340 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | scu.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $58,587 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $58,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,866 | $18,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,833 | $49,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,311 | $28,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 73% |
Admission |
San Jose State | SCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,780 | 18,843 | ||
| Admitted | 28,708 | 8,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1340/1500 | ||
| 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 | Jan 7, 2026 |
Academics |
San Jose State | SCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $81,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $222 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | SCU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
San Jose State | SCU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 40% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | SCU | ||
| 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 SCU based on total student enrollment (36,062 students vs. 9,340 students)
San Jose State vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or SCU?
- Santa Clara University is 920.3% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($58,587.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.5% higher at SCU than San Jose State University ($58,587.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than SCU ($13,833 vs. $49,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Clara University are 4.6% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($18,984 vs. $19,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Clara University than San Jose State University (73% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Clara University students is 150.9% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($28,375 vs. $11,311)
San Jose State vs. SCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at Santa Clara University (1313) is 258 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming SCU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman SCU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than SCU (43.8%)
San Jose State vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or SCU? 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 SCU and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than San Jose State University (85% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $22,000 more per year than San Jose State graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $59,900)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/