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Overview |
National University | San Francisco State | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,631 | 25,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #789 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nu.edu | sfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
National University | San Francisco State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,320 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,320 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,955 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,527 | $13,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,932 | $9,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 72% |
Admission |
National University | San Francisco State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 29,932 | ||
| Admitted | - | 28,195 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
National University | San Francisco State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National University | San Francisco State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,642 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $296 | $178 |
Diversity |
National University | San Francisco State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
National University | San Francisco State | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 1% | ||
Campus |
National University | San Francisco State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
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Comparable Facts
- San Francisco State University is larger than than National University based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 18,631 students)
National University vs. San Francisco State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National University or San Francisco State?
- National University is 132% more expensive to attend than San Francisco State for in-state tuition ($13,320.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at San Francisco State than National University ($17,622.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco State University than National University ($13,267 vs. $30,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National University are 1% lower than costs at San Francisco State University ($17,784 vs. $17,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at National University than San Francisco State University (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Francisco State University students is 65.7% larger than aid received National University ($9,830 vs. $5,932)
Which college is harder to get into, National University 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 National University .
National University vs. San Francisco State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National University 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 National University.
- Graduates from National University earn on average $5,300 more per year than San Francisco State graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $52,600)
- San Francisco State University students graduate with a $11,392 lower median federal student loan debt than National University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $28,642)
- San Francisco State graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than National University graduates. ($178 vs. $296)
- More San Francisco State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/