| San Jose State vs. San Diego State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#7 in Federal Region IX Universities #42 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #97 in National Universities #26 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,992 California Residents $19,872 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,290 California Residents $20,170 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,426 California Residents $18,930 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,724 California Residents $19,228 Out-of-State |
| More$8,529 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,114 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier76.71% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter39.26% |
| Lower15.48% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.67% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller35,751 | Total Enrollment | Larger37,402 |
| Smaller26,863 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,194 |
| Larger8,888 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,208 |
| Larger5,790 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,456 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower68% | Graduate Rate | Higher78% |
| Higher2% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,261) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,180) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,688) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty25 to 1 |
| 1,973 | Number of faculties | 1,858 |
| Lower$103,163 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$106,213 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.