- Both San Jose State University (San Jose State) and United States Air Force Academy (Air Force) are public.
- San Jose State is located in San Jose, CA and Air Force is located in USAF Academy, CO.
- Air Force has tighter acceptance rate of 11.92% than San Jose State (66.88%).
- San Jose State is larger with 35,751 students than Air Force (4,085 students).
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| #47 in California | Rankings | #64 in Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| San Jose, CA | Location | USAF Academy, CO |
San Jose State| Known as | Air Force | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,992 California residents $19,872 out-of-state | Undergraduate | |
| $9,426 California residents $18,930 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $8,529 | Financial Aid | |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 66.88% | Acceptance Rate | 11.92% |
| 21.04% | Yield | 97.04% |
| Test Scores | 1,395 SAT, 31 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 35,751 | Total Students | 4,085 |
| 26,863 | Undergraduate | 4,085 |
| 8,888 | Graduate | 0 |
| 5,790 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 99% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $63,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,261) $9,476 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,070) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 884 Full-time 1,089 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 228 Full-time 4 Part-time |
| 2,428 Full-time 1,158 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 360 Full-time 6 Part-time |
| $94,843 for Faculties $80,092 Part-time | Average Salary | $94,508 for Faculties $76,691 Part-time |