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San Francisco State California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Cal State Long Beach Sacramento State UC Riverside UCSC Cal State Fullerton San Diego State CSU UC Merced UC Davis Oxy| San Jose State University | Scripps College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Jose State | Scripps College | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 1,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #48 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | scrippscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | Scripps College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $60,494 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $60,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $19,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $43,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $21,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
San Jose State | Scripps College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 3,099 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 865 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 27.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1390/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
San Jose State | Scripps College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | Scripps College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $144 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | Scripps College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
San Jose State | Scripps College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 65% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | Scripps College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Scripps College based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 1,099 students)
San Jose State vs. Scripps College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or Scripps College?
- Scripps College is 953.5% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($60,494.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243.3% higher at Scripps College than San Jose State University ($60,494.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than Scripps College ($14,219 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Jose State University are 6.7% lower than costs at Scripps College ($18,568 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than San Jose State University (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Scripps College students is 129.6% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($21,143 vs. $9,210)
San Jose State vs. Scripps College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or Scripps College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Scripps College or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at Scripps College (1362) is 307 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming Scripps College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Scripps College (27.9%)
San Jose State vs. Scripps College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or Scripps College? 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 Scripps College and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than San Jose State University (88% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $600 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $59,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than San Jose State graduates. ($14,000 vs. $15,000)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than San Jose State graduates. ($144 vs. $155)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose State students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/