San Jose State University vs California State University-Fullerton
San Jose State University is harder to get into (85% vs 88% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average (in-state): $5,115 vs $14,241 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
| Measure | San Jose State University | California State University-Fullerton |
|---|---|---|
| Admit rate | 85% | 88% |
| SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | — | 850–1060 |
| SAT or ACT for fall 2027 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Next deadline | Regular decision: Nov 30 | Not checked yet |
| Measure | San Jose State University | California State University-Fullerton |
|---|---|---|
| Sticker price per year (in-state at public colleges) | $28,920 | $17,787 |
| Average paid after grants (in-state at public colleges) | $14,241 | $5,115 |
| Average paid from out of state, estimated | $27,561 | $18,435 |
| Measure | San Jose State University | California State University-Fullerton |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,381 | $2,620 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $10,669 | $2,878 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $12,135 | $3,852 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $15,813 | $6,994 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,449 | $14,753 |
| Measure | San Jose State University | California State University-Fullerton |
|---|---|---|
| Undergrads | 27,601 | 38,546 |
| Graduate within 6 years | 65% | 69% |
| Come back for year two | 87% | 82% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $83,493 | $69,015 |
| Median debt at graduation | $14,750 | $13,594 |
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote; at public colleges the income rows are in-state students. The out-of-state estimate adds a public college's extra out-of-state tuition to its in-state average; out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more. How we get our numbers
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