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Overview |
San Jose State | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 77% |
Admission |
San Jose State | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
San Jose State | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $242 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
San Jose State | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 35% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 5,204 students)
San Jose State vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 63.8% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at Southern Oregon University than San Jose State University ($27,765.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than Southern Oregon University ($14,219 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Oregon University are 17.4% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($15,819 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Oregon University than San Jose State University (77% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Jose State University students is 31.4% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($9,210 vs. $7,011)
San Jose State vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at San Jose State University (1055) is 26 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming San Jose State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southern Oregon University (23)
- Accepted freshman San Jose State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than San Jose State (76.7%)
San Jose State vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or Southern Oregon University? 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 Southern Oregon University and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at San Jose State is higher than Southern Oregon University (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $18,700 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $41,200)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $8,491 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,491)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($155 vs. $242)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/