- Both California State University-Fresno (Fresno State) and San Diego State University (San Diego 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).
California State University-Fresno View More Rivals | San Diego State University View More Rivals | |
| #225 in National Universities #44 in California | Rankings | #183 in National Universities #37 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fresno, CA | Location | San Diego, CA |
Fresno State| Known as | San Diego 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 | ||
| $6,980 California residents $18,860 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,290 California residents $20,170 out-of-state |
| $8,414 California residents $17,918 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,724 California residents $19,228 out-of-state |
| $9,430 | Financial Aid | $8,114 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 59.41% | Acceptance Rate | 35.42% |
| 32.37% | Yield | 24.87% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 23,999 | Total Students | 37,402 |
| 21,354 | Undergraduate | 32,194 |
| 2,645 | Graduate | 5,208 |
| 812 | Online Enrollment | 1,456 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 78% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $48,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,900 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,221) $5,596 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) $13,528 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
| 796 Full-time 624 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 954 Full-time 904 Part-time |
| 1,842 Full-time 646 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,751 Full-time 968 Part-time |
| $85,958 for Faculties $69,417 Part-time | Average Salary | $98,290 for Faculties $72,714 Part-time |