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USF Sacramento State San Jose State San Diego State Cal State East Bay CSU Sonoma State University Cal State Long Beach Cal State LA Cal State Fullerton CSUMB California State University-Northridge| San Francisco State University | Homestead Schools | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Francisco State | Homestead Schools | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Torrance, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,282 | 180 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #789 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfsu.edu | homesteadschools.net | ||
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Costs |
San Francisco State | Homestead Schools | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,955 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,267 | $15,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,830 | $5,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 44% |
Admission |
San Francisco State | Homestead Schools | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,932 | - | ||
| Admitted | 28,195 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
San Francisco State | Homestead Schools | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Francisco State | Homestead Schools | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $17,072 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $176 |
Diversity |
San Francisco State | Homestead Schools | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
San Francisco State | Homestead Schools | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
San Francisco State | Homestead Schools | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Francisco State University is larger than than Homestead Schools based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 180 students)
San Francisco State vs. Homestead Schools Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Francisco State or Homestead Schools?
- San Francisco State University is ?% more expensive to attend than Homestead Schools for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at San Francisco State than Homestead Schools ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco State University than Homestead Schools ($13,267 vs. $15,207)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco State University than Homestead Schools (72% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Francisco State University students is 95% larger than aid received Homestead Schools ($9,830 vs. $5,041)
Which college is harder to get into, San Francisco State or Homestead Schools? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Homestead Schools or San Francisco State .
San Francisco State vs. Homestead Schools Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Francisco State or Homestead Schools? 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 Homestead Schools and San Francisco State.
- Homestead Schools students graduate with a $178 lower median federal student loan debt than San Francisco State graduates. ($17,072 vs. $17,250)
- Homestead Schools graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than San Francisco State graduates. ($176 vs. $178)
- More San Francisco State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Homestead Schools students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/