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USD UCSD UC Riverside Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UCSC San Francisco State UCSB ASU San Jose State University of Missouri-Kansas City| San Diego State University | Wichita State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Diego State | WSU | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,402 | 16,216 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 79% |
Admission |
San Diego State | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 77,250 | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | 30,331 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.3% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 953/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
San Diego State | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $211 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
San Diego State | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 20% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | WSU | ||
| 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 WSU based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 16,216 students)
San Diego State vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or WSU?
- Wichita State University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at San Diego State than Wichita State University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than WSU ($13,017 vs. $13,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wichita State University are 56.3% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($12,610 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wichita State University than San Diego State University (79% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego State University students is 39.7% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($9,934 vs. $7,110)
San Diego State vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at San Diego State University (1130) is 41 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming San Diego State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
San Diego State vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State or WSU? 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 WSU and San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than Wichita State University (66% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from San Diego State University earn on average $9,600 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $43,800)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $5,151 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($15,349 vs. $20,500)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($158 vs. $211)
- More San Diego State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/