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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 | Santa Barbara Business College Ventura | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Francisco State | SBBCollege | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Ventura, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,282 | 333 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #789 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | sfsu.edu | sbbcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Francisco State | SBBCollege | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $15,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $15,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,955 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,267 | $39,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,830 | $8,224 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 77% |
Admission |
San Francisco State | SBBCollege | ||
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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 | SBBCollege | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Francisco State | SBBCollege | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $21,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $225 |
Diversity |
San Francisco State | SBBCollege | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 86% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 62% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
San Francisco State | SBBCollege | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 24% | ||
Campus |
San Francisco State | SBBCollege | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Francisco State University is larger than than SBBCollege based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 333 students)
San Francisco State vs. SBBCollege Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Francisco State or SBBCollege?
- Santa Barbara Business College Ventura is 161.8% more expensive to attend than San Francisco State for in-state tuition ($15,030.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at San Francisco State than Santa Barbara Business College Ventura ($17,622.00 vs. $15,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco State University than SBBCollege ($13,267 vs. $39,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Barbara Business College Ventura are 125.8% lower than costs at San Francisco State University ($7,950 vs. $17,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Barbara Business College Ventura than San Francisco State University (77% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Francisco State University students is 19.5% larger than aid received Santa Barbara Business College Ventura ($9,830 vs. $8,224)
Which college is harder to get into, San Francisco State or SBBCollege? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBBCollege or San Francisco State .
San Francisco State vs. SBBCollege Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Francisco State or SBBCollege? 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 SBBCollege and San Francisco State.
- Graduates from San Francisco State University earn on average $18,900 more per year than SBBCollege graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $33,700)
- San Francisco State University students graduate with a $4,569 lower median federal student loan debt than SBBCollege graduates. ($17,250 vs. $21,819)
- San Francisco State graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than SBBCollege graduates. ($178 vs. $225)
- More San Francisco State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SBBCollege students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/