- Both San Diego State University (San Diego State) and University of Nevada-Reno are public.
- San Diego State is located in San Diego, CA and University of Nevada-Reno is located in Reno, NV.
- University of Nevada-Reno has more expensive tuition of $25,950 than San Diego State ($20,170).
- San Diego State has tighter acceptance rate of 35.42% than University of Nevada-Reno (88.03%).
- San Diego State is larger with 37,402 students than University of Nevada-Reno (20,945 students).
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| #183 in National Universities #37 in California | Rankings | #84 in National Universities #1 in Nevada |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| San Diego, CA | Location | Reno, NV |
San Diego State| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,290 California residents $20,170 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,994 Nevada residents $25,950 out-of-state |
| $9,724 California residents $19,228 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,584 Nevada residents $23,540 out-of-state |
| $8,114 | Financial Aid | $7,481 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 35.42% | Acceptance Rate | 88.03% |
| 24.87% | Yield | 42.57% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 37,402 | Total Students | 20,945 |
| 32,194 | Undergraduate | 16,973 |
| 5,208 | Graduate | 3,972 |
| 1,456 | Online Enrollment | 1,492 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 78% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $55,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,300 |
| 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: 3,401) $7,800 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,996 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 25 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 954 Full-time 904 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 953 Full-time 454 Part-time |
| 2,751 Full-time 968 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,391 Full-time 887 Part-time |
| $98,290 for Faculties $72,714 Part-time | Average Salary | $93,304 for Faculties $69,022 Part-time |