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Overview |
UCI | San Jose State | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,937 | 35,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uci.edu | sjsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCI | San Jose State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,699 | $18,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,033 | $14,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,411 | $9,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 59% |
Admission |
UCI | San Jose State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 119,191 | 34,002 | ||
| Admitted | 25,212 | 26,083 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.2% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1010/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UCI | San Jose State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCI | San Jose State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $59,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $155 |
Diversity |
UCI | San Jose State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UCI | San Jose State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UCI | San Jose State | ||
| 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 California Irvine is larger than than San Jose State based on total student enrollment (35,937 students vs. 35,751 students)
UCI vs. San Jose State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCI or San Jose State?
- University of California Irvine is 101.4% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.3% higher at UCI than San Jose State University ($41,636.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Irvine than San Jose State ($14,033 vs. $14,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of California Irvine are 4.9% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($17,699 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Irvine than San Jose State University (80% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Irvine students is 89% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($17,411 vs. $9,210)
UCI vs. San Jose State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCI or San Jose State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose State or UCI .
- The average SAT score at University of California Irvine (1175) is 120 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming UCI students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman UCI students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than UCI (21.2%)
UCI vs. San Jose State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCI or San Jose State? 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 San Jose State and UCI.
- The graduation rate at UCI is higher than San Jose State University (85% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of California Irvine earn on average $1,900 more per year than San Jose State graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $59,900)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UCI graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,000)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than UCI graduates. ($155 vs. $175)
- More UCI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/