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USD UCSD ASU UC Riverside Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UCSC San Francisco State UCSB San Jose State UCLA| University of Arizona | San Diego State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of A | San Diego State | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 37,402 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #337 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | sdsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | San Diego State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $13,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 43% |
Admission |
U of A | San Diego State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 77,250 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 30,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 39.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1090/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
U of A | San Diego State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | San Diego State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $15,349 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $158 |
Diversity |
U of A | San Diego State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
U of A | San Diego State | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 21% | ||
Campus |
U of A | San Diego State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than San Diego State based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 37,402 students)
U of A vs. San Diego State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or San Diego State?
- University of Arizona is 100.7% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.7% higher at U of A than San Diego State University ($37,827.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than U of A ($13,017 vs. $17,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 44.4% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($13,650 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than San Diego State University (98% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 53.8% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($15,279 vs. $9,934)
U of A vs. San Diego State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or San Diego State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego State or U of A .
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
U of A vs. San Diego State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or San Diego State? 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 San Diego State and U of A.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than University of Arizona (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $600 more per year than San Diego State graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $53,400)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $3,651 lower median federal student loan debt than U of A graduates. ($15,349 vs. $19,000)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than U of A graduates. ($158 vs. $196)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/