- Both San Diego State University (San Diego State) and California State University-Fresno (Fresno State) are public.
- Both schools are located in California.
- San Diego State has more expensive tuition of $20,170 than Fresno State ($18,860).
- San Diego State has tighter acceptance rate of 35.42% than Fresno State (59.41%).
- San Diego State is larger with 37,402 students than Fresno State (23,999 students).
San Diego State University View More Rivals | California State University-Fresno View More Rivals | |
| #183 in National Universities #37 in California | Rankings | #225 in National Universities #44 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| San Diego, CA | Location | Fresno, CA |
San Diego State| 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 (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,290 California residents $20,170 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $6,980 California residents $18,860 out-of-state |
| $9,724 California residents $19,228 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,414 California residents $17,918 out-of-state |
| $8,114 | Financial Aid | $9,430 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 35.42% | Acceptance Rate | 59.41% |
| 24.87% | Yield | 32.37% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 37,402 | Total Students | 23,999 |
| 32,194 | Undergraduate | 21,354 |
| 5,208 | Graduate | 2,645 |
| 1,456 | Online Enrollment | 812 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 78% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $55,900 | 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) $13,528 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,221) $5,596 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 25 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| 954 Full-time 904 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 796 Full-time 624 Part-time |
| 2,751 Full-time 968 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,842 Full-time 646 Part-time |
| $98,290 for Faculties $72,714 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,958 for Faculties $69,417 Part-time |