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Overview |
San Jose State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
San Jose State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 973/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
San Jose State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $232 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
San Jose State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 16% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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 Missouri State University-Springfield based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 22,535 students)
San Jose State vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Missouri State University Springfield is 30.2% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($7,476.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at San Jose State than Missouri State University Springfield ($17,622.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than Missouri State University-Springfield ($14,219 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 89.8% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($9,782 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than San Jose State University (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Jose State University students is 14.4% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($9,210 vs. $8,049)
San Jose State vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 35 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than San Jose State (76.7%)
San Jose State vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than San Jose State University (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $17,800 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $42,100)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,500)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/