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Overview |
UOP | San Jose State | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,755 | 36,062 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | sjsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | San Jose State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,506 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,506 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,688 | $19,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,975 | $13,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,314 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 61% |
Admission |
UOP | San Jose State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,763 | 35,780 | ||
| Admitted | 5,467 | 28,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UOP | San Jose State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | San Jose State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $59,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $155 |
Diversity |
UOP | San Jose State | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UOP | San Jose State | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UOP | San Jose 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 Jose State University is larger than than UOP based on total student enrollment (36,062 students vs. 6,755 students)
UOP vs. San Jose State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or San Jose State?
- University of the Pacific is 849.3% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($54,506.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.3% higher at UOP than San Jose State University ($54,506.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than UOP ($13,833 vs. $30,975)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 19% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($16,688 vs. $19,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Pacific than San Jose State University (98% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 238.7% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($38,314 vs. $11,311)
UOP vs. San Jose State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP 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 UOP .
- The average SAT score at University of the Pacific (1152) is 97 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming UOP students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman UOP students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than San Jose State (80.2%)
UOP vs. San Jose State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP 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 UOP.
- The graduation rate at UOP is higher than San Jose State University (69% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $21,500 more per year than San Jose State graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $59,900)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $9,625 lower median federal student loan debt than UOP graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,625)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than UOP graduates. ($155 vs. $254)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/