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Overview |
San Jose State | City College of New York | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
San Jose State | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
San Jose State | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $117 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
San Jose State | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 14,489 students)
San Jose State vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or City College of New York?
- CUNY City College is 20.7% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at San Jose State than CUNY City College ($17,622.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than San Jose State ($5,181 vs. $14,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY City College are 8.7% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($17,076 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than San Jose State University (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 6.6% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($9,822 vs. $9,210)
San Jose State vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 70 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Accepted freshman San Jose State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
San Jose State vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at San Jose State is higher than CUNY City College (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $10,100 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $3,600 lower median federal student loan debt than San Jose State graduates. ($11,400 vs. $15,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than San Jose State graduates. ($117 vs. $155)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/