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USD UCSD UC Riverside Kentucky Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UCSC San Francisco State UCSB ASU San Jose State| San Diego State University | University of Louisville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Diego State | Louisville | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,402 | 22,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | #382 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $12,324 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $28,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $19,327 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $12,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 97% |
Admission |
San Diego State | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 77,250 | 15,462 | ||
| Admitted | 30,331 | 12,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.3% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
San Diego State | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $203 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
San Diego State | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 27% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | Louisville | ||
| 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 Louisville based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 22,017 students)
San Diego State vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or Louisville?
- University of Louisville is 114.6% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.7% higher at Louisville than San Diego State University ($28,670.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than Louisville ($13,017 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 84.8% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($10,668 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than San Diego State University (97% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 23% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($12,216 vs. $9,934)
San Diego State vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 29 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming Louisville 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 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
San Diego State vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State or Louisville? 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 Louisville and San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than University of Louisville (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from San Diego State University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $45,200)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $4,307 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisville graduates. ($15,349 vs. $19,656)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Louisville graduates. ($158 vs. $203)
- More San Diego State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/