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Given San Jose State's 80% acceptance rate, most academically prepared students should consider this a realistic option rather than a reach. However, specific programs may be more competitive.
These schools offer higher acceptance rates while delivering comparable career outcomes.
For even higher admission odds with similar outcomes, consider California State University-East Bay (96.8% acceptance, $71,401 median earnings) located 24 miles away. University of the Pacific (94.9% acceptance, $78,445 earnings) offers nearly identical outcomes 54 miles from San Jose. San Francisco State University (96.2% acceptance, $68,077 earnings) provides another accessible California option 42 miles north.
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Students preferring to stay in the Bay Area should consider California State University-East Bay, just 24 miles away with 96.8% admission and $71,401 graduate earnings. University of the Pacific in Stockton (54 miles) offers similar outcomes at $78,445 with 94.9% admission rates. Saint Mary's College (37 miles, $78,812 earnings) provides comparable outcomes with 88.6% acceptance.
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