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Overview |
San Jose State | UNT | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 93% |
Admission |
San Jose State | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 26.1% | ||
| 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 | 19/27 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
San Jose State | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $206 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
San Jose State | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than San Jose State based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 35,751 students)
San Jose State vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 44.5% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at UNT than San Jose State University ($18,087.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than UNT ($14,219 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 78.3% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($10,412 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than San Jose State University (93% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Jose State University students is 0.6% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($9,210 vs. $9,159)
San Jose State vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 38 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming UNT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than San Jose State (76.7%)
San Jose State vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or UNT? 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 UNT and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than San Jose State University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $12,900 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $47,000)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,000)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($155 vs. $206)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/