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Overview |
San Jose Christian College | California State University-San Marcos | ||
| Location | Rocklin, CA | San Marcos, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,484 | 15,431 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #833 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jessup.edu | csusm.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose Christian College | California State University-San Marcos | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,249 | $14,152 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,171 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,059 | $10,247 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 72% |
Admission |
San Jose Christian College | California State University-San Marcos | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 699 | 17,519 | ||
| Admitted | 537 | 16,765 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
San Jose Christian College | California State University-San Marcos | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose Christian College | California State University-San Marcos | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,995 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $186 |
Diversity |
San Jose Christian College | California State University-San Marcos | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 42% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
San Jose Christian College | California State University-San Marcos | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
San Jose Christian College | California State University-San Marcos | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University San Marcos is larger than than San Jose Christian College based on total student enrollment (15,431 students vs. 1,484 students)
San Jose Christian College vs. California State University-San Marcos Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose Christian College or California State University-San Marcos?
- William Jessup University is 527% more expensive to attend than California State University-San Marcos for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.3% higher at San Jose Christian College than California State University San Marcos ($36,000.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University San Marcos than San Jose Christian College ($10,500 vs. $28,171)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jessup University are 6.8% lower than costs at California State University San Marcos ($13,249 vs. $14,152)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jessup University than California State University San Marcos (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jessup University students is 144.5% larger than aid received California State University San Marcos ($25,059 vs. $10,247)
San Jose Christian College vs. California State University-San Marcos Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose Christian College or California State University-San Marcos? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California State University-San Marcos or San Jose Christian College .
- The average SAT score at William Jessup University (1012) is 57 points higher than at California State University-San Marcos (955)
- Incoming San Jose Christian College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at California State University-San Marcos (21)
- Accepted freshman San Jose Christian College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at California State University-San Marcos (3.32)
- California State University-San Marcos has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than San Jose Christian College (76.8%)
San Jose Christian College vs. California State University-San Marcos Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose Christian College or California State University-San Marcos? 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 California State University-San Marcos and San Jose Christian College.
- The graduation rate at San Jose Christian College is higher than California State University San Marcos (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California State University San Marcos earn on average $9,000 more per year than San Jose Christian College graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $40,100)
- California State University San Marcos students graduate with a $3,505 lower median federal student loan debt than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($17,995 vs. $21,500)
- California State University-San Marcos graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($186 vs. $222)
- More California State University-San Marcos graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose Christian College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/