Similar & reach alternatives
Schools Similar to San Diego State University
Compare alternatives to SDSU
- Similar admissions profiles · 5 matches
- Higher admission rates · 5 matches
- Nearby alternatives · 5 matches
- Higher earnings at similar cost · 2 matches
- Lower cost with similar earnings · 5 matches
- Similar overall profiles · 10 matches
Similar admissions profiles
| School | SDSU · admission rate | Admission rate | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Christian College | 36.2% | 30.8% | $50,741 4 years after completion |
| University of California-Irvine | 36.2% | 28.6% | $74,438 4 years after completion |
| University of California-San Diego | 36.2% | 26.7% | $83,130 4 years after completion |
| Ohio Christian University | 36.2% | 38.0% | $49,508 4 years after completion |
| Ave Maria University | 36.2% | 41.4% | $59,489 4 years after completion |
Higher admission rates
| School | SDSU · admission rate | Admission rate | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | 36.2% | 75.2% | $71,138 4 years after completion |
| California State University-Fullerton | 36.2% | 90.5% | $63,753 4 years after completion |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | 36.2% | 62.4% | $65,874 4 years after completion |
| San Francisco State University | 36.2% | 96.4% | $67,804 4 years after completion |
| George Fox University | 36.2% | 93.5% | $69,145 4 years after completion |
Nearby alternatives
| School | State | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | CA | $71,138 4 years after completion |
| California State University-Fullerton | CA | $63,753 4 years after completion |
| California State University-Long Beach | CA | $63,140 4 years after completion |
| San Francisco State University | CA | $67,804 4 years after completion |
| California State University-Chico | CA | $65,228 4 years after completion |
Higher earnings at similar cost
| School | SDSU · earnings | Earnings | Average annual net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $68,268 4 years after completion | $90,662 4 years after completion | $16,665 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $68,268 4 years after completion | $78,974 4 years after completion | $17,354 |
Lower cost with similar earnings
| School | SDSU · average annual net price | Average annual net price | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fullerton | $15,364 | $6,555 | $63,753 4 years after completion |
| California State University-Long Beach | $15,364 | $10,440 | $63,140 4 years after completion |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $15,364 | $11,531 | $71,138 4 years after completion |
| CUNY Brooklyn College | $15,364 | $3,103 | $62,833 4 years after completion |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $15,364 | $3,967 | $59,756 4 years after completion |
Similar overall profiles
| School | State | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Long Beach | CA | $63,140 4 years after completion |
| University of California-Davis | CA | $73,086 4 years after completion |
| California State University-Fullerton | CA | $63,753 4 years after completion |
| Oregon State University | OR | $71,799 4 years after completion |
| University of California-Los Angeles | CA | $77,677 4 years after completion |
| California State University-Sacramento | CA | $64,511 4 years after completion |
| University of California-Irvine | CA | $74,438 4 years after completion |
| California State University-Northridge | CA | $59,664 4 years after completion |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | CA | $71,138 4 years after completion |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | CO | $67,911 4 years after completion |
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