- Both Colorado State University-Fort Collins and San Diego State University (San Diego State) are public.
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins is located in Fort Collins, CO and San Diego State is located in San Diego, CA.
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins has more expensive tuition of $33,751 than San Diego State ($20,170).
- San Diego State has tighter acceptance rate of 35.42% than Colorado State University-Fort Collins (82.62%).
- San Diego State is larger with 37,402 students than Colorado State University-Fort Collins (33,403 students).
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| #187 in National Universities #6 in Colorado | Rankings | #183 in National Universities #37 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fort Collins, CO | Location | San Diego, CA |
| Known as | San Diego 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 | $8,290 California residents $20,170 out-of-state |
| $13,584 Colorado residents $29,786 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,724 California residents $19,228 out-of-state |
| $11,670 | Financial Aid | $8,114 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 82.62% | Acceptance Rate | 35.42% |
| 26.80% | Yield | 24.87% |
| 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 33,403 | Total Students | 37,402 |
| 25,777 | Undergraduate | 32,194 |
| 7,626 | Graduate | 5,208 |
| 3,726 | Online Enrollment | 1,456 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 78% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $53,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,900 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,726) $6,500 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) $13,528 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 | 25 to 1 |
| 1,646 Full-time 609 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 954 Full-time 904 Part-time |
| 6,772 Full-time 948 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,751 Full-time 968 Part-time |
| $95,539 for Faculties $65,205 Part-time | Average Salary | $98,290 for Faculties $72,714 Part-time |