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California Baptist University vs San Jose State University

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

California Baptist University San Jose State University
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 85% 85%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $26,285 $13,760
Sticker cost of attendance $54,038 $26,593
Graduation rate 62% 69%
Retention rate 74% 87%
Undergraduates 8,179 27,601
Student-faculty ratio 21:1 25:1
Setting Riverside, CA San Jose, CA
Type Private nonprofit Public
Application fee n/a $70
Test policy n/a Test-blind

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is California Baptist University or San Jose State University harder to get into?

San Jose State University is more selective, with a 85% acceptance rate versus 85% at California Baptist University. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, California Baptist University or San Jose State University?

San Jose State University has the lower average net price ($13,760 versus $26,285). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.