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USD UCSD UC Riverside Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UCSC San Francisco State UCSB ASU San Jose State UCLA| University of the Pacific | San Diego State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UOP | San Diego State | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,277 | 37,402 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | #337 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | sdsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | San Diego State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,918 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,918 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,420 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,164 | $13,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,322 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 43% |
Admission |
UOP | San Diego State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,891 | 77,250 | ||
| Admitted | 5,492 | 30,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 39.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1423 | 1090/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
UOP | San Diego State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | San Diego State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $15,349 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $158 |
Diversity |
UOP | San Diego State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UOP | San Diego State | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 21% | ||
Campus |
UOP | San Diego State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Diego State University is larger than than UOP based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 6,277 students)
UOP vs. San Diego State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or San Diego State?
- University of the Pacific is 821.6% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($52,918.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.3% higher at UOP than San Diego State University ($52,918.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than UOP ($13,017 vs. $28,164)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 36.7% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($14,420 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Pacific than San Diego State University (96% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 285.8% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($38,322 vs. $9,934)
UOP vs. San Diego State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or San Diego State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego State or UOP .
- The average SAT score at University of the Pacific (1152) is 22 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming UOP students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at San Diego State (25)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
UOP vs. San Diego State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP or San Diego 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 Diego State and UOP.
- The graduation rate at UOP is higher than San Diego State University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $28,000 more per year than San Diego State graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $53,400)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $9,276 lower median federal student loan debt than UOP graduates. ($15,349 vs. $24,625)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than UOP graduates. ($158 vs. $254)
- More UOP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/