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Overview |
San Jose State | UNLV | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,062 | 31,094 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | unlv.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | UNLV | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,354 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $25,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,866 | $12,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,833 | $11,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,311 | $7,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 90% |
Admission |
San Jose State | UNLV | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,780 | 12,232 | ||
| Admitted | 28,708 | 11,774 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
San Jose State | UNLV | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | UNLV | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $19,018 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $196 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | UNLV | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
San Jose State | UNLV | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | UNLV | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than UNLV based on total student enrollment (36,062 students vs. 31,094 students)
San Jose State vs. UNLV Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or UNLV?
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is 45.5% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($8,354.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at UNLV than San Jose State University ($25,310.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than San Jose State ($11,388 vs. $13,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Las Vegas are 64.6% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($12,072 vs. $19,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Las Vegas than San Jose State University (90% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Jose State University students is 49.2% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($11,311 vs. $7,580)
San Jose State vs. UNLV Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or UNLV? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNLV or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at San Jose State University (1055) is 48 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming San Jose State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNLV (22)
- Accepted freshman UNLV students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- UNLV has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than San Jose State (80.2%)
San Jose State vs. UNLV Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or UNLV? 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 UNLV and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at San Jose State is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $12,300 more per year than UNLV graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $47,600)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $4,018 lower median federal student loan debt than UNLV graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,018)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than UNLV graduates. ($155 vs. $196)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNLV students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/