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Overview |
UCLA | San Jose State | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 46,430 | 35,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #58 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucla.edu | sjsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCLA | San Jose State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,231 | $18,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,999 | $14,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,766 | $9,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 59% |
Admission |
UCLA | San Jose State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 149,801 | 34,002 | ||
| Admitted | 12,845 | 26,083 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.6% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 29/35 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1530 | 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 |
UCLA | San Jose State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCLA | San Jose State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,700 | $59,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,300 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $155 |
Diversity |
UCLA | San Jose State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UCLA | San Jose State | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UCLA | 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 Los Angeles is larger than than San Jose State based on total student enrollment (46,430 students vs. 35,751 students)
UCLA vs. San Jose State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCLA or San Jose State?
- University of California Los Angeles 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 UCLA 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 San Jose State University than UCLA ($14,219 vs. $16,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of California Los Angeles are 7.8% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($17,231 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Jose State University than University of California Los Angeles (59% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Los Angeles students is 136.3% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($21,766 vs. $9,210)
UCLA vs. San Jose State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCLA 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 UCLA .
- The average SAT score at University of California Los Angeles (1339) is 284 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming UCLA students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman UCLA students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than UCLA (8.6%)
UCLA vs. San Jose State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCLA 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 UCLA.
- The graduation rate at UCLA is higher than San Jose State University (90% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of California Los Angeles earn on average $10,800 more per year than San Jose State graduates after ten years. ($70,700 vs. $59,900)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $1,300 lower median federal student loan debt than UCLA graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,300)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UCLA graduates. ($155 vs. $168)
- More UCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/