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USD San Diego State UCSB UCI UCLA UC Davis UW-Seattle San Francisco State UC Berkeley California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Cal State Long Beach Sacramento State| University of California San Diego | San Jose State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSD | San Jose State | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 42,006 | 35,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | sjsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | San Jose State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $18,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,111 | $14,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,782 | $9,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 59% |
Admission |
UCSD | San Jose State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 131,197 | 34,002 | ||
| Admitted | 31,103 | 26,083 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 |
UCSD | San Jose State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | San Jose State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $59,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $155 |
Diversity |
UCSD | San Jose State | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UCSD | San Jose State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | 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 San Diego is larger than than San Jose State based on total student enrollment (42,006 students vs. 35,751 students)
UCSD vs. San Jose State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or San Jose State?
- University of California San Diego 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 UCSD 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 UCSD ($14,219 vs. $16,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of California San Diego are 11.1% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($16,710 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Jose State University than University of California San Diego (59% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California San Diego students is 125.6% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($20,782 vs. $9,210)
UCSD vs. San Jose State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD 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 UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 289 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman UCSD students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than UCSD (23.7%)
UCSD vs. San Jose State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD 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 UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than San Jose State University (85% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of California San Diego earn on average $8,000 more per year than San Jose State graduates after ten years. ($67,900 vs. $59,900)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UCSD graduates. ($15,000 vs. $18,500)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UCSD graduates. ($155 vs. $191)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/