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Overview |
USF | San Jose State | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 35,751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | sjsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | San Jose State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $18,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $14,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $9,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 59% |
Admission |
USF | San Jose State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 34,002 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 26,083 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 1010/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USF | San Jose State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | San Jose State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $59,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
USF | San Jose State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
USF | San Jose State | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 1% | ||
Campus |
USF | San Jose State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than USF based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 9,688 students)
USF vs. San Jose State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or San Jose State?
- University of San Francisco is 857.5% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212% higher at USF than San Jose State University ($54,980.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than USF ($14,219 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of San Francisco are 12.2% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($16,550 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Francisco than San Jose State University (96% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 235.7% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($30,916 vs. $9,210)
USF vs. San Jose State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or San Jose State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose State or USF .
- The average SAT score at University of San Francisco (1172) is 117 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming USF students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman USF students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than USF (71.2%)
USF vs. San Jose State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF or San Jose 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 Jose State and USF.
- The graduation rate at USF is higher than San Jose State University (70% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $10,500 more per year than San Jose State graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $59,900)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More USF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/