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Overview |
San Jose State | Mount Marty College | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Yankton, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 1,252 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #782 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | mtmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | Mount Marty College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $21,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $23,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
San Jose State | Mount Marty College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 949 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 810/1050 | ||
| 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 | Mount Marty College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | Mount Marty College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | Mount Marty College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
San Jose State | Mount Marty College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 40% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | Mount Marty College | ||
| 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 Mount Marty College based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 1,252 students)
San Jose State vs. Mount Marty College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or Mount Marty College?
- Mount Marty College is 403.3% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($28,900.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64% higher at Mount Marty College than San Jose State University ($28,900.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than Mount Marty College ($14,219 vs. $21,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Marty College are 109.8% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($8,850 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Marty College than San Jose State University (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Marty College students is 159.3% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($23,877 vs. $9,210)
San Jose State vs. Mount Marty College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or Mount Marty College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Marty College or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at San Jose State University (1055) is 25 points higher than at Mount Marty College (1030)
- Incoming San Jose State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount Marty College (22)
- Accepted freshman San Jose State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.35) as students at Mount Marty College (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Mount Marty College (68.4%)
San Jose State vs. Mount Marty College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or Mount Marty College? 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 Mount Marty College and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at Mount Marty College is higher than San Jose State University (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $21,000 more per year than Mount Marty College graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $38,900)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Marty College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Marty College graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Marty College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/