- Both California State University-Fresno (Fresno State) and United States Air Force Academy (Air Force) are public.
- Fresno State is located in Fresno, CA and Air Force is located in USAF Academy, CO.
- Air Force has tighter acceptance rate of 11.92% than Fresno State (59.41%).
- Fresno State is larger with 23,999 students than Air Force (4,085 students).
California State University-Fresno View More Rivals | United States Air Force Academy View More Rivals | |
| #225 in National Universities #44 in California | Rankings | #64 in Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fresno, CA | Location | USAF Academy, CO |
Fresno State| Known as | Air Force | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,980 California residents $18,860 out-of-state | Undergraduate | |
| $8,414 California residents $17,918 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $9,430 | Financial Aid | |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 59.41% | Acceptance Rate | 11.92% |
| 32.37% | Yield | 97.04% |
| Test Scores | 1,395 SAT, 31 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 23,999 | Total Students | 4,085 |
| 21,354 | Undergraduate | 4,085 |
| 2,645 | Graduate | 0 |
| 812 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 99% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $48,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,221) $5,596 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,070) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 796 Full-time 624 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 228 Full-time 4 Part-time |
| 1,842 Full-time 646 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 360 Full-time 6 Part-time |
| $85,958 for Faculties $69,417 Part-time | Average Salary | $94,508 for Faculties $76,691 Part-time |