- Both San Jose State University (San Jose State) and Colorado State University-Fort Collins are public.
- San Jose State is located in San Jose, CA and Colorado State University-Fort Collins is located in Fort Collins, CO.
- 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).
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| #47 in California | Rankings | #187 in National Universities #6 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| San Jose, CA | Location | Fort Collins, CO |
San Jose State| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,992 California residents $19,872 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,896 Colorado residents $33,751 out-of-state |
| $9,426 California residents $18,930 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,584 Colorado residents $29,786 out-of-state |
| $8,529 | Financial Aid | $11,670 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 66.88% | Acceptance Rate | 82.62% |
| 21.04% | Yield | 26.80% |
| Test Scores | 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 35,751 | Total Students | 33,403 |
| 26,863 | Undergraduate | 25,777 |
| 8,888 | Graduate | 7,626 |
| 5,790 | Online Enrollment | 3,726 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $63,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,400 |
| 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: 4,261) $9,476 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,726) $6,500 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (26 meals per week) $7,890 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 884 Full-time 1,089 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,646 Full-time 609 Part-time |
| 2,428 Full-time 1,158 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,772 Full-time 948 Part-time |
| $94,843 for Faculties $80,092 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,539 for Faculties $65,205 Part-time |