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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 | Woodbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Francisco State | Woodbury University | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Burbank, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,282 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #789 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfsu.edu | woodbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Francisco State | Woodbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $43,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $43,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,955 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,267 | $32,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,830 | $23,816 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 96% |
Admission |
San Francisco State | Woodbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,932 | 1,460 | ||
| Admitted | 28,195 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| 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 Francisco State | Woodbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Francisco State | Woodbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $320 |
Diversity |
San Francisco State | Woodbury University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
San Francisco State | Woodbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 21% | ||
Campus |
San Francisco State | Woodbury University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Francisco State University is larger than than Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 943 students)
San Francisco State vs. Woodbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Francisco State or Woodbury University?
- Woodbury University is 655.7% more expensive to attend than San Francisco State for in-state tuition ($43,392.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.2% higher at Woodbury University than San Francisco State University ($43,392.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco State University than Woodbury University ($13,267 vs. $32,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Woodbury University are 27% lower than costs at San Francisco State University ($14,138 vs. $17,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Woodbury University than San Francisco State University (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Woodbury University students is 142.3% larger than aid received San Francisco State University ($23,816 vs. $9,830)
San Francisco State vs. Woodbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Francisco State or Woodbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Woodbury University or San Francisco State .
- The average SAT score at San Francisco State University (979) is 35 points higher than at Woodbury University (944)
- Incoming San Francisco State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Woodbury University (19)
- Accepted freshman Woodbury University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at San Francisco State (3.31)
- San Francisco State has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Woodbury University (62.6%)
San Francisco State vs. Woodbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Francisco State or Woodbury University? 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 Woodbury University and San Francisco State.
- The graduation rate at Woodbury University is higher than San Francisco State University (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Francisco State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Woodbury University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $50,500)
- San Francisco State University students graduate with a $13,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $31,000)
- San Francisco State graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($178 vs. $320)
- More San Francisco State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/