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Overview |
San Jose State | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Reno, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 20,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | unr.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,133 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $24,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $16,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $7,829 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 92% |
Admission |
San Jose State | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 9,398 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 8,047 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1060/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Apr 7, 2025 |
Academics |
San Jose State | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $18,801 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $194 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
San Jose State | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 23% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| 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 University of Nevada-Reno based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 20,945 students)
San Jose State vs. University of Nevada-Reno Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or University of Nevada-Reno?
- University of Nevada Reno is 41.6% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($8,133.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at University of Nevada-Reno than San Jose State University ($24,687.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than University of Nevada-Reno ($14,219 vs. $16,670)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Reno are 34.6% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($13,796 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Reno than San Jose State University (92% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Jose State University students is 17.6% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($9,210 vs. $7,829)
San Jose State vs. University of Nevada-Reno Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or University of Nevada-Reno? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Nevada-Reno or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at University of Nevada Reno (1084) is 29 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming University of Nevada-Reno students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Nevada-Reno students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- University of Nevada-Reno has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than San Jose State (76.7%)
San Jose State vs. University of Nevada-Reno Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or University of Nevada-Reno? 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 University of Nevada-Reno and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at University of Nevada-Reno is higher than San Jose State University (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than University of Nevada-Reno graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $53,400)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $3,801 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Nevada-Reno graduates. ($15,000 vs. $18,801)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than University of Nevada-Reno graduates. ($155 vs. $194)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Nevada-Reno students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/