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Overview |
San Jose State | ASU | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 47% |
Admission |
San Jose State | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
San Jose State | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $211 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
San Jose State | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | ASU | ||
| 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 Jose State University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 20,436 students)
San Jose State vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or ASU?
- San Jose State University is 35.4% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at ASU than San Jose State University ($20,246.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than San Jose State ($13,084 vs. $14,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 60.3% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($11,582 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Jose State University than Appalachian State University (59% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Jose State University students is 23.7% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($9,210 vs. $7,443)
San Jose State vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 102 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming ASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than San Jose State (76.7%)
San Jose State vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or ASU? 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 ASU and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than San Jose State University (65% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $18,300 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $41,600)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,500)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($155 vs. $211)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/