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Overview |
San Jose State | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 95% |
Admission |
San Jose State | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
San Jose State | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $217 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
San Jose State | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 4% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 16,658 students)
San Jose State vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or University at Albany- SUNY?
- SUNY at Albany is 23.1% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than San Jose State University ($24,910.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than University at Albany- SUNY ($14,219 vs. $17,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 19% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($15,598 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than San Jose State University (95% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 24.7% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($11,485 vs. $9,210)
San Jose State vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 36 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman San Jose State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
San Jose State vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than San Jose State University (64% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $55,800)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $6,065 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,065)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($155 vs. $217)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/