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Overview |
San Jose State | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 90% |
Admission |
San Jose State | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
San Jose State | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $186 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
San Jose State | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | UT Arlington | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than San Jose State based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 35,751 students)
San Jose State vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 60.3% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at UT Arlington than San Jose State University ($26,778.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than UT Arlington ($14,219 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 63% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($11,392 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Arlington than San Jose State University (90% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 23.5% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($11,370 vs. $9,210)
San Jose State vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at San Jose State University (1055) is 17 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming San Jose State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Arlington students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than San Jose State (76.7%)
San Jose State vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at San Jose State is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $8,200 more per year than UT Arlington graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $51,700)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Arlington graduates. ($15,000 vs. $18,000)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UT Arlington graduates. ($155 vs. $186)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/