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Overview |
San Jose State | WCU | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 64% |
Admission |
San Jose State | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $242 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
San Jose State | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 12% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than WCU based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 17,275 students)
San Jose State vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or WCU?
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 34.4% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at WCU than San Jose State University ($19,290.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than WCU ($14,219 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 30.5% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($14,228 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than San Jose State University (64% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Jose State University students is 69.2% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($9,210 vs. $5,443)
San Jose State vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 17 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming WCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than San Jose State (76.7%)
San Jose State vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or WCU? 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 WCU and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than San Jose State University (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $10,900 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $49,000)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,500)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($155 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/