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USD UCSD UC Riverside Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach Colorado State UCSC San Francisco State UCSB UW ASU| San Diego State University | Montana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Diego State | MSU | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 37,402 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | #590 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 100% |
Admission |
San Diego State | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 77,250 | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | 30,331 | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.3% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1070/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
San Diego State | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $248 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
San Diego State | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 65% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Diego State University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 16,681 students)
San Diego State vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or MSU?
- Montana State University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($5,824.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at MSU than San Diego State University ($27,391.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than MSU ($13,017 vs. $17,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 74.5% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($11,300 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than San Diego State University (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego State University students is 72.8% larger than aid received Montana State University ($9,934 vs. $5,749)
San Diego State vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 1 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming San Diego State students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at MSU (25)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at MSU (3.5)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
San Diego State vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State or MSU? 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 MSU and San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than Montana State University (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from San Diego State University earn on average $7,600 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $45,800)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $8,651 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($15,349 vs. $24,000)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($158 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/