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USD UCSD UT Dallas UC Riverside UNT Texas Tech UT Arlington Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UT Austin UTSA| San Diego State University | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Diego State | UH | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,402 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 75% |
Admission |
San Diego State | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 77,250 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 30,331 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.3% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
San Diego State | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $204 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | UH | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
San Diego State | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 3% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | UH | ||
| 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 Houston is larger than than San Diego State based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 37,402 students)
San Diego State vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or UH?
- University of Houston is 51.3% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at UH than San Diego State University ($20,877.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than UH ($13,017 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 89.2% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($10,418 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston than San Diego State University (75% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 15.3% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($11,457 vs. $9,934)
San Diego State vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 24 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming UH 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 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at UH (3.46)
- UH has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
San Diego State vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State or UH? 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 UH and San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than University of Houston (66% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $5,600 more per year than San Diego State graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $53,400)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $4,401 lower median federal student loan debt than UH graduates. ($15,349 vs. $19,750)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than UH graduates. ($158 vs. $204)
- More San Diego State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/