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USD UCSD Penn State UC Riverside Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UCSC San Francisco State UVM UMass UCSB| San Diego State University | University of Delaware | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Diego State | UD | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Newark, DE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 37,402 | 24,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | #151 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | udel.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | UD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $13,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $35,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $18,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $12,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 88% |
Admission |
San Diego State | UD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 77,250 | 35,362 | ||
| Admitted | 30,331 | 26,101 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.3% | 73.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
San Diego State | UD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | UD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $24,203 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $250 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | UD | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
San Diego State | UD | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 65% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | UD | ||
| 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 UD based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 24,039 students)
San Diego State vs. UD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or UD?
- University of Delaware is 132.8% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.7% higher at UD than San Diego State University ($35,890.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than UD ($13,017 vs. $18,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 38.5% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($14,234 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than San Diego State University (88% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 24.6% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($12,375 vs. $9,934)
San Diego State vs. UD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State or UD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UD or San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 68 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming UD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at San Diego State (25)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at San Diego State (3.82)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
San Diego State vs. UD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State or UD? 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 UD and San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than San Diego State University (78% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $7,900 more per year than San Diego State graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $53,400)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $8,854 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($15,349 vs. $24,203)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($158 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/