- Both Colorado State University-Fort Collins and San Jose State University (San Jose State) are public.
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins is located in Fort Collins, CO and San Jose State is located in San Jose, CA.
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins has more expensive tuition of $33,751 than San Jose State ($19,872).
- San Jose State has tighter acceptance rate of 66.88% than Colorado State University-Fort Collins (82.62%).
- San Jose State is larger with 35,751 students than Colorado State University-Fort Collins (33,403 students).
Colorado State University-Fort Collins View More Rivals | San Jose State University View More Rivals | |
| #187 in National Universities #6 in Colorado | Rankings | #47 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fort Collins, CO | Location | San Jose, CA |
| Known as | San Jose State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,896 Colorado residents $33,751 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,992 California residents $19,872 out-of-state |
| $13,584 Colorado residents $29,786 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,426 California residents $18,930 out-of-state |
| $11,670 | Financial Aid | $8,529 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 82.62% | Acceptance Rate | 66.88% |
| 26.80% | Yield | 21.04% |
| 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 33,403 | Total Students | 35,751 |
| 25,777 | Undergraduate | 26,863 |
| 7,626 | Graduate | 8,888 |
| 3,726 | Online Enrollment | 5,790 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 68% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $53,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,800 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,726) $6,500 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,261) $9,476 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 | 22 to 1 |
| 1,646 Full-time 609 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 884 Full-time 1,089 Part-time |
| 6,772 Full-time 948 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,428 Full-time 1,158 Part-time |
| $95,539 for Faculties $65,205 Part-time | Average Salary | $94,843 for Faculties $80,092 Part-time |