Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
USD UCSD UC Riverside Loyola Marymount Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UCSC San Francisco State UCSB ASU San Jose State| San Diego State University | Santa Clara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
San Diego State | SCU | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Santa Clara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,402 | 9,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | #62 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | scu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
San Diego State | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $56,880 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $56,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $17,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $50,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 72% |
Admission |
San Diego State | SCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 77,250 | 16,650 | ||
| Admitted | 30,331 | 8,677 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.3% | 52.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1290/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 7, 2024 |
Academics |
San Diego State | SCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
San Diego State | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $81,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $222 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | SCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
San Diego State | SCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 40% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | SCU | ||
| 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 SCU based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 9,178 students)
San Diego State vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or SCU?
- Santa Clara University is 890.6% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($56,880.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.8% higher at SCU than San Diego State University ($56,880.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than SCU ($13,017 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Clara University are 15.2% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($17,112 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Clara University than San Diego State University (72% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Clara University students is 154.6% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($25,295 vs. $9,934)
San Diego State vs. SCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at Santa Clara University (1313) is 183 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming SCU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at San Diego State (25)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at SCU (3.67)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
San Diego State vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State or SCU? 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 SCU and San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than San Diego State University (85% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $28,500 more per year than San Diego State graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $53,400)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $6,151 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($15,349 vs. $21,500)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($158 vs. $222)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/