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Overview |
San Jose State | VCU | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 83% |
Admission |
San Jose State | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
San Jose State | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $240 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
San Jose State | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | VCU | ||
| 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 VCU based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 28,082 students)
San Jose State vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 117% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.4% higher at VCU than San Jose State University ($33,726.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than VCU ($14,219 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 51.2% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($12,279 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than San Jose State University (83% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 36.6% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($12,583 vs. $9,210)
San Jose State vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 42 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming VCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than San Jose State (76.7%)
San Jose State vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or VCU? 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 VCU and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than San Jose State University (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $12,400 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $47,500)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,250)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($155 vs. $240)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/