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Overview |
San Jose Christian College | San Jose State | ||
| Location | Rocklin, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,624 | 35,751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jessup.edu | sjsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose Christian College | San Jose State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,249 | $18,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,591 | $14,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,855 | $9,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 59% |
Admission |
San Jose Christian College | San Jose State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 710 | 34,002 | ||
| Admitted | 468 | 26,083 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
San Jose Christian College | San Jose State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose Christian College | San Jose State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $59,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $155 |
Diversity |
San Jose Christian College | San Jose State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
San Jose Christian College | San Jose State | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 1% | ||
Campus |
San Jose Christian College | 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 San Jose Christian College based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 1,624 students)
San Jose Christian College vs. San Jose State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose Christian College or San Jose State?
- William Jessup University is 527% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.3% higher at San Jose Christian College than San Jose State University ($36,000.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than San Jose Christian College ($14,219 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jessup University are 40.1% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($13,249 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jessup University than San Jose State University (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jessup University students is 159% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($23,855 vs. $9,210)
San Jose Christian College vs. San Jose State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose Christian College 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 San Jose Christian College .
- The average SAT score at San Jose State University (1055) is 43 points higher than at San Jose Christian College (1012)
- Incoming San Jose State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at San Jose Christian College (22)
- Accepted freshman San Jose State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at San Jose Christian College (3.33)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than San Jose Christian College (65.9%)
San Jose Christian College vs. San Jose State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose Christian College 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 San Jose Christian College.
- The graduation rate at San Jose Christian College is higher than San Jose State University (54% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $19,800 more per year than San Jose Christian College graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $40,100)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose Christian College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/