San José State University is a public university in San Jose, California. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is a public polytechnic university in Pomona, California.
| San Jose State University | California State Polytechnic University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.7 Out of 10 | 4.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 1418 US News 2023 # 1001 Times Higher Education 2022 # 1362 Center for World University Rankings 2022 | # 273 Forbes 2019 # 1982 Center for World University Rankings 2019 |
| Subject Strength | # 1001 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2022 # 1001 for Law by Times Higher Education 2022 | - |
| Programs | UG Programs -125 PG Programs -77 | UG Programs -83 PG Programs -30 |
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2 % | 39.3 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 PTE-53 SAT-1000 TOEFL-80 | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1010 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 19732 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 16753 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 12641 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 22608 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 22608 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 29818 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some of the program and average salary are: Degree Average Salary Masters in Science: $100,000 Bachelor of Science: $91,000 Master (Other): $68,000 | Cal Poly bachelor’s degree graduates rank 10th in the nation among public universities for median salaries. Early career graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly earn an average of $59,300,while graduates in mid-career earn $102,000. |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit LORs Submit English language requirements Check program specific requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit LORs Submit essays Submit English language proficiency Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 6.6/10 Read 2 reviews | 8.4/10 Read 4 reviews |
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| General Facts | San Jose State University | California State Polytechnic University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1857 | 1938 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 25:1 |
| Male:Female | 52% Male, 48% Female | 54% Male, 46% Female |
| Location Facts | SJSU is the oldest public university on the West Coast and the founding campus of the California State University (CSU) system. Located in downtown San Jose, the SJSU main campus is situated on 154 acres , or roughly 19 square blocks. | Cal Poly Pomona is located partially within the limits of Pomona, a largely suburban city that is part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. |
| Library |
| The Cal Poly Pomona University Library is an on-campus University Library serving students at Cal Poly Pomona. The University Library combines digital resources and state-of-the-art technology with traditional holdings. The library offers shared and private spaces for more than 10,000 students. |
| Campus Life | The San Jose State University's campus is separated into two sections:
| With an on-campus housing capacity of 3,519 students, Cal Poly Pomona has the fifth largest housing system in the California State University. The Bronco Student Center is a student activity center for meetings, conferences, meals, recreation, and shopping for students and alumni on the campus of Cal Poly Pomona in Pomona, California. This is where ASI student government offices are located, as well as other various student run departments like facilities and operations, Recreation, Programming and Marketing (RPM), Business Services, Games Room Etc. (GRE). Greek Life at Cal Poly Pomona consists of 16 fraternities and 11 sororities governed by the Greek Council. Cal Poly Pomona varsity teams compete in the California Collegiate Athletic Association of NCAA Division II. Teams are known as the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos and field 10 sports for men and women for the fall, winter, and spring quarters. |
| Hostel | #Room and board - $12641 | #Off campus (not with family) - $12588 #On campus - $14514 #Off campus (with family) - $2716 |
| Famous Alumni | San Jose State University has over 270,000 alumni from various countries. Some of the San Jose State University's notable alumni are:
| Benny Alagem, founder of Packard Bell electronics Jack Dangermond, Founder of ESRI consulting firm, the largest manufacturer and seller of GIS in the world Dan Beebe Former commissioner of the Ohio Valley Conference, 1989–2003, and Big 12 Conference, 2007–2011 Roy Conli Academy Award winner for Best Animated Feature for the 2014 Walt Disney Animation Studios film Big Hero 6 at the 87th Academy Awards in 2015. |
| City Life | San Jose is the third most populous city in California and is considered one of the best places to live in California. San Jose is most notable for its affluent lifestyle, flourishing job market, cultural diversity, and beautiful natural landscape. Providing residents with a mixture of urban and suburban living is always something to do, and the public school system is highly rated. Considered the leader of the technology revolution, the city is booming with the high-tech industry at the front and center. The heart of Silicon Valley, San Jose, has become the desired location for innovators and world leaders of many software and computer companies. San Jose is home to over 6,600 technology companies and start-ups. Attracting only the best in the industry to the area, the demographic continues to change as young professionals move in with hopes of landing a job at one of the top company names in the nation. Some of the most well-known companies headquartered in San Jose include Adobe, PayPal, Cisco, eBay, Calyx Software, Verifone, Sage Intacct, and Western Digital. Other industry leaders such as Apple, Google, and Netflix are located close by in the neighboring cities of Cupertino, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and Menlo Park. | Pomona, California is a vibrant city located in the heart of Los Angeles County. Home to many outdoor attractions such as Fairplex Park and The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, visitors can explore nature at its finest when visiting Pomona. There are also plenty of cultural attractions including museums, galleries, and performance venues. For entertainment, visitors can explore boutique shops and restaurants along with movie theaters and live music clubs. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an exciting night out, Pomona has something for everyone! |
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