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Overview |
San Jose State | UNM | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 21,953 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #658 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $10,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $10,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $9,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 97% |
Admission |
San Jose State | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 12,639 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 12,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1030/1250 | ||
| 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 | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $201 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | UNM | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
San Jose State | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 18% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | UNM | ||
| 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 UNM based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 21,953 students)
San Jose State vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or UNM?
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is 18.5% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($6,803.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at UNM than San Jose State University ($25,138.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than San Jose State ($10,633 vs. $14,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 70.1% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($10,916 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than San Jose State University (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Mexico Main Campus students is 0.8% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($9,280 vs. $9,210)
San Jose State vs. UNM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at San Jose State University (1055) is 15 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming San Jose State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman UNM students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than San Jose State (76.7%)
San Jose State vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or UNM? 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 UNM and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at San Jose State is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $17,200 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $42,700)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNM graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,500)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than UNM graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/