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USD UCSD Auburn UC Riverside Alabama Kentucky Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach Clemson UCSC San Francisco State| San Diego State University | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Diego State | Tennessee | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,402 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 88% |
Admission |
San Diego State | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 77,250 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 30,331 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.3% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
San Diego State | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $206 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
San Diego State | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 45% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Diego State University is larger than than Tennessee based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 33,805 students)
San Diego State vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 97.4% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.5% higher at Tennessee than San Diego State University ($29,522.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than Tennessee ($13,017 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 62.3% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($12,150 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than San Diego State University (88% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 6.6% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($10,593 vs. $9,934)
San Diego State vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 84 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at San Diego State (25)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
San Diego State vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than The University of Tennessee (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $2,900 more per year than San Diego State graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $53,400)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $4,651 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee graduates. ($15,349 vs. $20,000)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee graduates. ($158 vs. $206)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/