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USD UCSD UC Riverside Miami Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UCSC San Francisco State UCSB ASU IU| San Diego State University | University of Cincinnati Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Diego State | UC | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,402 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 64% |
Admission |
San Diego State | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 77,250 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 30,331 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.3% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
San Diego State | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $237 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | UC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
San Diego State | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 17% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than San Diego State based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 37,402 students)
San Diego State vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 100.2% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at UC than San Diego State University ($26,862.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than UC ($13,017 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 53.4% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($12,852 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than San Diego State University (64% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego State University students is 13.8% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($9,934 vs. $8,733)
San Diego State vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 35 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming UC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at San Diego State (25)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
San Diego State vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State or UC? 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 UC and San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from San Diego State University earn on average $7,800 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $45,600)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $7,651 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($15,349 vs. $23,000)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($158 vs. $237)
- More San Diego State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/