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Overview |
San Jose State | Ohio University | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 96% |
Admission |
San Jose State | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $211 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
San Jose State | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 12% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | Ohio 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 Jose State University is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 24,145 students)
San Jose State vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 132.5% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Ohio University than San Jose State University ($23,720.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than Ohio University ($14,219 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 50.5% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($12,336 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than San Jose State University (96% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 2.2% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($9,416 vs. $9,210)
San Jose State vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 53 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than San Jose State (76.7%)
San Jose State vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or Ohio 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 Ohio University and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than San Jose State University (65% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $44,500)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,500)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio University graduates. ($155 vs. $211)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/