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USD UCSD U of A UC Riverside Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UCSC San Francisco State UCSB UB San Jose State| Arizona State University | San Diego State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | San Diego State | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 80,065 | 37,402 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #337 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | sdsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | San Diego State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,978 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,952 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,718 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,808 | $13,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,381 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 43% |
Admission |
ASU | San Diego State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,789 | 77,250 | ||
| Admitted | 61,739 | 30,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 39.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1090/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
ASU | San Diego State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | San Diego State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $15,349 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $158 |
Diversity |
ASU | San Diego State | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
ASU | San Diego State | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 21% | ||
Campus |
ASU | San Diego State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than San Diego State based on total student enrollment (80,065 students vs. 37,402 students)
ASU vs. San Diego State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or San Diego State?
- Arizona State University is 91.2% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($10,978.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at ASU than San Diego State University ($29,952.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than ASU ($13,017 vs. $14,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arizona State University are 33.9% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($14,718 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arizona State University than San Diego State University (89% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 24.6% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($12,381 vs. $9,934)
ASU vs. San Diego State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or San Diego State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego State or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Arizona State University (1158) is 28 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming ASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at San Diego State (25)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at ASU (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
ASU vs. San Diego State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or San Diego 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 Diego State and ASU.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than Arizona State University (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from San Diego State University earn on average $800 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $52,600)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $4,929 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($15,349 vs. $20,278)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($158 vs. $209)
- More San Diego State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/