San Jose State vs. UC Berkeley |
#7 in Federal Region IX Universities #42 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #18 in National Universities #18 in World University Rankings #6 in California Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$7,992 California Residents $19,872 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,850 California Residents $45,627 Out-of-State |
cheaper$9,426 California Residents $18,930 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,261 California Residents $30,363 Out-of-State |
Less$8,529 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$22,200 |
Admission | ||
Easier76.71% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter11.33% |
Lower15.48% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable46.33% |
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 Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller35,751 | Total Enrollment | Larger45,307 |
Smaller26,863 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,479 |
Smaller8,888 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,828 |
Larger5,790 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,622 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower68% | Graduate Rate | Higher94% |
2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
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: 9,765) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,180) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
1,973 | Number of faculties | 2,703 |
Lower$103,163 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$175,852 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.