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Overview |
San Jose State | KSU | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 81% |
Admission |
San Jose State | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
San Jose State | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | N/A |
Diversity |
San Jose State | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 52% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
San Jose State | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | - | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 0 students)
San Jose State vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or KSU?
- San Jose State University is 40.8% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at San Jose State than Kennesaw State University ($17,622.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than KSU ($14,219 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 61.9% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($11,467 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University than San Jose State University (81% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Jose State University students is 78.5% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,210 vs. $5,161)
San Jose State vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or San Jose State .
- Accepted freshman San Jose State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at KSU (3.33)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than KSU (62.5%)
San Jose State vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or KSU? 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 KSU and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at San Jose State is higher than Kennesaw State University (46% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/