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USF Sacramento State San Jose State San Diego State Cal State East Bay CSU Sonoma State University Cal State Long Beach Cal State LA Cal State Fullerton CSUMB California State University-Northridge| Dominican University of California | San Francisco State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DUofC | San Francisco State | ||
| Location | San Rafael, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 25,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #789 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dominican.edu | sfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DUofC | San Francisco State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,606 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,606 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,489 | $17,955 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,907 | $13,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,194 | $9,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 72% |
Admission |
DUofC | San Francisco State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,746 | 29,932 | ||
| Admitted | 1,627 | 28,195 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1236 | 930/1130 | ||
| 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, 2023 |
Academics |
DUofC | San Francisco State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DUofC | San Francisco State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $178 |
Diversity |
DUofC | San Francisco State | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
DUofC | San Francisco State | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 1% | ||
Campus |
DUofC | San Francisco State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Francisco State University is larger than than DUofC based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 1,877 students)
DUofC vs. San Francisco State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DUofC or San Francisco State?
- Dominican University of California is 746.5% more expensive to attend than San Francisco State for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.8% higher at DUofC than San Francisco State University ($48,606.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco State University than DUofC ($13,267 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University of California are 15.9% lower than costs at San Francisco State University ($15,489 vs. $17,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University of California than San Francisco State University (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University of California students is 74.9% larger than aid received San Francisco State University ($17,194 vs. $9,830)
DUofC vs. San Francisco State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DUofC or San Francisco State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco State or DUofC .
- The average SAT score at Dominican University of California (1054) is 75 points higher than at San Francisco State (979)
- Incoming DUofC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at San Francisco State (21)
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at San Francisco State (3.31)
- San Francisco State has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than DUofC (93.2%)
DUofC vs. San Francisco State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DUofC or San Francisco 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 Francisco State and DUofC.
- The graduation rate at DUofC is higher than San Francisco State University (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $5,800 more per year than San Francisco State graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $52,600)
- San Francisco State University students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($17,250 vs. $27,000)
- San Francisco State graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($178 vs. $279)
- More DUofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Francisco State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/