- Both Colorado State University-Fort Collins and California State University-Fresno (Fresno State) are public.
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins is located in Fort Collins, CO and Fresno State is located in Fresno, CA.
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins has more expensive tuition of $33,751 than Fresno State ($18,860).
- Fresno State has tighter acceptance rate of 59.41% than Colorado State University-Fort Collins (82.62%).
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins is larger with 33,403 students than Fresno State (23,999 students).
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| #187 in National Universities #6 in Colorado | Rankings | #225 in National Universities #44 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fort Collins, CO | Location | Fresno, CA |
| Known as | Fresno State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,896 Colorado residents $33,751 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $6,980 California residents $18,860 out-of-state |
| $13,584 Colorado residents $29,786 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,414 California residents $17,918 out-of-state |
| $11,670 | Financial Aid | $9,430 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 82.62% | Acceptance Rate | 59.41% |
| 26.80% | Yield | 32.37% |
| 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 33,403 | Total Students | 23,999 |
| 25,777 | Undergraduate | 21,354 |
| 7,626 | Graduate | 2,645 |
| 3,726 | Online Enrollment | 812 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $53,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,726) $6,500 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,221) $5,596 average annual costs |
| ✔ (26 meals per week) $7,890 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| 1,646 Full-time 609 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 796 Full-time 624 Part-time |
| 6,772 Full-time 948 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,842 Full-time 646 Part-time |
| $95,539 for Faculties $65,205 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,958 for Faculties $69,417 Part-time |