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Overview |
San Jose State | CU Denver | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Denver, CO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 23,744 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #387 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | ucdenver.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | CU Denver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,736 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $25,992 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $14,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $16,079 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $9,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 93% |
Admission |
San Jose State | CU Denver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 15,631 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 11,658 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1030/1260 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
San Jose State | CU Denver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | CU Denver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $68,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,190 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $219 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | CU Denver | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
San Jose State | CU Denver | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 15% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | CU Denver | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than CU Denver based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 23,744 students)
San Jose State vs. CU Denver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or CU Denver?
- University of Colorado Denver is 52.1% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($8,736.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at CU Denver than San Jose State University ($25,992.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than CU Denver ($14,219 vs. $16,079)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Colorado Denver are 30.5% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($14,230 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Denver than San Jose State University (93% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Denver students is 1.9% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($9,384 vs. $9,210)
San Jose State vs. CU Denver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or CU Denver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU Denver or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at San Jose State University (1055) is the same at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming San Jose State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CU Denver (23)
- Accepted freshman CU Denver students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than CU Denver (74.6%)
San Jose State vs. CU Denver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or CU Denver? 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 CU Denver and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at San Jose State is higher than University of Colorado Denver (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $8,300 more per year than San Jose State graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $59,900)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $6,190 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Denver graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,190)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than CU Denver graduates. ($155 vs. $219)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU Denver students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/