- Both San Jose State University (San Jose State) and Utah State University (Utah State) are public.
- San Jose State is located in San Jose, CA and Utah State is located in Logan, UT.
- Utah State has more expensive tuition of $24,802 than San Jose State ($19,872).
- San Jose State has tighter acceptance rate of 66.88% than Utah State (89.08%).
- San Jose State is larger with 35,751 students than Utah State (27,943 students).
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| #47 in California | Rankings | #118 in National Universities #3 in Utah |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| San Jose, CA | Location | Logan, UT |
San Jose State| Known as | Utah State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,992 California residents $19,872 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,228 Utah residents $24,802 out-of-state |
| $9,426 California residents $18,930 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,595 Utah residents $24,008 out-of-state |
| $8,529 | Financial Aid | $8,256 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 66.88% | Acceptance Rate | 89.08% |
| 21.04% | Yield | 30.61% |
| Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 35,751 | Total Students | 27,943 |
| 26,863 | Undergraduate | 24,835 |
| 8,888 | Graduate | 3,108 |
| 5,790 | Online Enrollment | 4,521 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $63,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,261) $9,476 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,487) $2,500 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $3,960 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 884 Full-time 1,089 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,049 Full-time 33 Part-time |
| 2,428 Full-time 1,158 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,511 Full-time 234 Part-time |
| $94,843 for Faculties $80,092 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,658 for Faculties $58,565 Part-time |