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Overview |
San Jose State | BSU | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 97% |
Admission |
San Jose State | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1090/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
San Jose State | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $258 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
San Jose State | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 9% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than BSU based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 19,777 students)
San Jose State vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or BSU?
- Ball State University is 46.9% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at BSU than San Jose State University ($25,918.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than San Jose State ($12,615 vs. $14,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 70.3% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($10,904 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than San Jose State University (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 24% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($11,418 vs. $9,210)
San Jose State vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 15 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming San Jose State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than BSU (68.9%)
San Jose State vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or BSU? 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 BSU and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than San Jose State University (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $17,400 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $42,500)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/