SAC vs. San Diego State
Both Santa Ana College and San Diego State University are Public, 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Santa Ana College and San Diego State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- San Diego State's tuition ($21,328) is more expensive than SAC ($10,756).
- San Diego State's acceptance rate (36.19%) is lower than San Diego State (36.19%).
- San Diego State has higher yield (20.36%) than San Diego State (20.36%).
- San Diego State's students to faculty ratio (27 to 1) is lower than SAC (33 to 1).
- San Diego State (41,137 students) is larger than SAC (27,248 students) with more enrolled students.
- San Diego State ($11,851) has higher amount of financial aid than SAC ($5,274).
- San Diego State's graduation rate (76%) is higher than SAC (31%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$1,180 In-State
$10,756 out-of-state
$10,756 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,274
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
27,248 (All undergraduate)
8,579 Online Students
Graduation Rate
31% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
33 to 1 Students to Faculty
263 Faculties (full-time)
551 Staffs (full-time)
$119,554 Faculty Salary
$116,135 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living

San Diego State University
Public, 4 years • San Diego, CA #145 National Universities, #32 in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,728 In-State
$21,328 out-of-state
$21,328 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,851
Test Scores
Admission
36.19% Acceptance Rate
20.36% Yield
Enrollment
35,782 Undergraduate
5,355 Graduate
2,454 Online Students
Graduation Rate
76% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,012 Faculties (full-time)
3,067 Staffs (full-time)
$117,223 Faculty Salary
$85,193 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Add a College
Add a College
Add a College
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