- Both San Diego State University (San Diego State) and United States Air Force Academy (Air Force) are public.
- San Diego State is located in San Diego, CA and Air Force is located in USAF Academy, CO.
- Air Force has tighter acceptance rate of 11.92% than San Diego State (35.42%).
- San Diego State is larger with 37,402 students than Air Force (4,085 students).
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| #183 in National Universities #37 in California | Rankings | #64 in Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| San Diego, CA | Location | USAF Academy, CO |
San Diego State| Known as | Air Force | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,290 California residents $20,170 out-of-state | Undergraduate | |
| $9,724 California residents $19,228 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $8,114 | Financial Aid | |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 35.42% | Acceptance Rate | 11.92% |
| 24.87% | Yield | 97.04% |
| Test Scores | 1,395 SAT, 31 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 37,402 | Total Students | 4,085 |
| 32,194 | Undergraduate | 4,085 |
| 5,208 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,456 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 78% | Graduation Rate | 99% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $55,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) $13,528 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,070) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 25 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 954 Full-time 904 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 228 Full-time 4 Part-time |
| 2,751 Full-time 968 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 360 Full-time 6 Part-time |
| $98,290 for Faculties $72,714 Part-time | Average Salary | $94,508 for Faculties $76,691 Part-time |