- Both California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) and California State University-Northridge (CSUN) are public.
- Both schools are located in California.
- Cal Poly has more expensive tuition of $30,995 than CSUN ($18,975).
- Cal Poly has tighter acceptance rate of 34.61% than CSUN (57.65%).
- CSUN is larger with 37,579 students than Cal Poly (22,000 students).
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo View More Rivals | California State University-Northridge View More Rivals | |
| #23 in California | Rankings | #53 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | Location | Northridge, CA |
Cal Poly| Known as | CSUN | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,075 California residents $30,995 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,095 California residents $18,975 out-of-state |
| $12,509 California residents $22,013 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,529 California residents $18,033 out-of-state |
| $7,853 | Financial Aid | $9,447 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 34.61% | Acceptance Rate | 57.65% |
| 31.24% | Yield | 30.06% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 22,000 | Total Students | 37,579 |
| 21,026 | Undergraduate | 32,181 |
| 974 | Graduate | 5,398 |
| 151 | Online Enrollment | 3,333 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 85% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| 94% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $74,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for 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: 8,702) $10,356 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,416) $7,534 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
| 881 Full-time 383 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 906 Full-time 1,037 Part-time |
| 2,386 Full-time 428 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,582 Full-time 1,126 Part-time |
| $95,198 for Faculties $74,774 Part-time | Average Salary | $91,121 for Faculties $70,228 Part-time |