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Overview |
San Jose State | WSU | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 96% |
Admission |
San Jose State | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $230 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
San Jose State | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | WSU | ||
| 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 WSU based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 23,630 students)
San Jose State vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or WSU?
- Wayne State University is 125.2% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at WSU than San Jose State University ($29,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than WSU ($14,219 vs. $15,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 64% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($11,321 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than San Jose State University (96% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 15.1% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($10,605 vs. $9,210)
San Jose State vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 15 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming San Jose State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than WSU (75.3%)
San Jose State vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or WSU? 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 WSU and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at San Jose State is higher than Wayne State University (46% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $51,000)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $7,258 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,258)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($155 vs. $230)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/