California State University-Fresno (Fresno State) vs. San Jose State University (San Jose State)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mountain West Conference

  • Both California State University-Fresno (Fresno State) and San Jose State University (San Jose State) are public.
  • Both schools are located in California.
  • San Jose State has more expensive tuition of $19,872 than Fresno State ($18,860).
  • Fresno State has tighter acceptance rate of 59.41% than San Jose State (66.88%).
  • San Jose State is larger with 35,751 students than Fresno State (23,999 students).
California State University-Fresno

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#225 in National Universities
#44 in California
Rankings#47 in California
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Fresno, CALocationSan Jose, CA
Fresno StateKnown asSan Jose State
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Tuition & Fees
$6,980 California residents
$18,860 out-of-state
Undergraduate$7,992 California residents
$19,872 out-of-state
$8,414 California residents
$17,918 out-of-state
Graduate$9,426 California residents
$18,930 out-of-state
$9,430Financial Aid$8,529
Admission
$70 undergraduate
$70 graduate
Application Fee$70 undergraduate
$70 graduate
59.41%Acceptance Rate66.88%
32.37%Yield21.04%
Test Scores
Student Population
23,999Total Students35,751
21,354Undergraduate26,863
2,645Graduate8,888
812Online Enrollment5,790
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
56%Graduation Rate68%
1%Transfer-out Rate2%
76%Retention Rate85%
$48,500Average Earning after Graduation$63,800
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,221)
$5,596 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,261)
$9,476 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
21 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio22 to 1
796 Full-time
624 Part-time
Number of Faculties884 Full-time
1,089 Part-time
1,842 Full-time
646 Part-time
Number of Staffs2,428 Full-time
1,158 Part-time
$85,958 for Faculties
$69,417 Part-time
Average Salary$94,843 for Faculties
$80,092 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023