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USD UCSD UC Riverside Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UCSC San Francisco State UCSB ASU San Jose State UCLA| San Diego State University | Black Hawk College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Diego State | Black Hawk College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Moline, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,402 | 3,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | bhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | Black Hawk College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $8,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $7,209 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $5,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $7,247 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 88% |
Admission |
San Diego State | Black Hawk College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 77,250 | - | ||
| Admitted | 30,331 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
San Diego State | Black Hawk College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | Black Hawk College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $6,709 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $69 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | Black Hawk College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
San Diego State | Black Hawk College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 7% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | Black Hawk College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Diego State University is larger than than Black Hawk College based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 3,773 students)
San Diego State vs. Black Hawk College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or Black Hawk College?
- Black Hawk College is 38.5% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($7,950.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.6% higher at San Diego State than Black Hawk College ($17,622.00 vs. $8,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Black Hawk College than San Diego State ($5,123 vs. $13,017)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hawk College are 173.5% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($7,209 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Black Hawk College than San Diego State University (88% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego State University students is 37.1% larger than aid received Black Hawk College ($9,934 vs. $7,247)
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State or Black Hawk College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Black Hawk College or San Diego State .
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Black Hawk College (3.33)
San Diego State vs. Black Hawk College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State or Black Hawk College? 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 Black Hawk College and San Diego State.
- Graduates from San Diego State University earn on average $21,400 more per year than Black Hawk College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $32,000)
- Black Hawk College students graduate with a $8,640 lower median federal student loan debt than San Diego State graduates. ($6,709 vs. $15,349)
- Black Hawk College graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than San Diego State graduates. ($69 vs. $158)
- More San Diego State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Black Hawk College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/