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Overview |
San Jose State | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 14,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #857 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $12,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
San Jose State | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 18,570 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 15,571 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Sep 8, 2023 |
Academics |
San Jose State | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $130 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
San Jose State | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 24% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | Southern Utah University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than Southern Utah University based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 14,330 students)
San Jose State vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or Southern Utah University?
- Southern Utah University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($6,006.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Southern Utah University than San Jose State University ($19,822.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Utah University than San Jose State ($12,681 vs. $14,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 120.6% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($8,416 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Utah University than San Jose State University (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Utah University students is 1.7% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($9,369 vs. $9,210)
San Jose State vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or Southern Utah University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Utah University or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at Southern Utah University (1078) is 23 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming Southern Utah University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman Southern Utah University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- Southern Utah University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than San Jose State (76.7%)
San Jose State vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or Southern Utah 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 Southern Utah University and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at San Jose State is higher than Southern Utah University (46% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Southern Utah University graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $43,300)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $2,425 lower median federal student loan debt than San Jose State graduates. ($12,575 vs. $15,000)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than San Jose State graduates. ($130 vs. $155)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Utah University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/