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Overview |
San Jose State | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 15,219 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #784 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $11,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $13,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $10,672 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
San Jose State | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 11,752 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 8,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1023/1198 | ||
| 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 | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $201 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
San Jose State | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | UL Lafayette | ||
| 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 UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 15,219 students)
San Jose State vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or UL Lafayette?
- San Jose State University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at UL Lafayette than San Jose State University ($19,135.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than San Jose State ($13,036 vs. $14,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 59.5% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($11,642 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than San Jose State University (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 15.9% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($10,672 vs. $9,210)
San Jose State vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 14 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming San Jose State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman UL Lafayette students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than UL Lafayette (74.6%)
San Jose State vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or UL Lafayette? 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 UL Lafayette and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at San Jose State is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $14,900 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $45,000)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UL Lafayette graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,500)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than UL Lafayette graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/