Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
USF Sacramento State San Jose State San Diego State Cal State East Bay CSU Sonoma State University Cal State Long Beach Cal State LA Cal State Fullerton CSUMB California State University-Northridge| University of Redlands | San Francisco State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
University of Redlands | San Francisco State | ||
| Location | Redlands, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,460 | 25,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #248 | #789 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | redlands.edu | sfsu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
University of Redlands | San Francisco State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,328 | $5,742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,328 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,758 | $17,955 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,157 | $13,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,251 | $9,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 72% |
Admission |
University of Redlands | San Francisco State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,872 | 29,932 | ||
| Admitted | 3,170 | 28,195 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1278 | 930/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Redlands | San Francisco State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
University of Redlands | San Francisco State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $178 |
Diversity |
University of Redlands | San Francisco State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
University of Redlands | San Francisco State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 75% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Redlands | San Francisco State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Francisco State University is larger than than University of Redlands based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 3,460 students)
University of Redlands vs. San Francisco State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Redlands or San Francisco State?
- University of Redlands is 863.6% more expensive to attend than San Francisco State for in-state tuition ($55,328.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214% higher at University of Redlands than San Francisco State University ($55,328.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco State University than University of Redlands ($13,267 vs. $28,157)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Redlands are 13.9% lower than costs at San Francisco State University ($15,758 vs. $17,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Redlands than San Francisco State University (94% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Redlands students is 329.8% larger than aid received San Francisco State University ($42,251 vs. $9,830)
University of Redlands vs. San Francisco State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Redlands or San Francisco State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco State or University of Redlands .
- The average SAT score at University of Redlands (1130) is 151 points higher than at San Francisco State (979)
- Incoming University of Redlands students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at San Francisco State (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Redlands students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at San Francisco State (3.31)
- San Francisco State has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than University of Redlands (81.9%)
University of Redlands vs. San Francisco State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Redlands or San Francisco 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 Francisco State and University of Redlands.
- The graduation rate at University of Redlands is higher than San Francisco State University (70% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Redlands earn on average $3,800 more per year than San Francisco State graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $52,600)
- San Francisco State University students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Redlands graduates. ($17,250 vs. $28,500)
- San Francisco State graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than University of Redlands graduates. ($178 vs. $294)
- More University of Redlands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Francisco State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/