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