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Overview |
San Jose State | UNF | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 16,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #647 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | unf.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | UNF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,281 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,999 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $10,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $8,742 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
San Jose State | UNF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 19,744 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 13,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1010/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
San Jose State | UNF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | UNF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $165 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | UNF | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
San Jose State | UNF | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 8% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | UNF | ||
| 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 UNF based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 16,406 students)
San Jose State vs. UNF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or UNF?
- San Jose State University is 34.1% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at UNF than San Jose State University ($17,999.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than San Jose State ($11,338 vs. $14,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 82.2% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($10,192 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Florida than San Jose State University (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Jose State University students is 5.4% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($9,210 vs. $8,742)
San Jose State vs. UNF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or UNF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNF or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at University of North Florida (1140) is 85 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming UNF students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than UNF (70.5%)
San Jose State vs. UNF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or UNF? 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 UNF and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at UNF is higher than San Jose State University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $12,700 more per year than UNF graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $47,200)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNF graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,000)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UNF graduates. ($155 vs. $165)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNF students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/