- Both California State University-Fresno (Fresno State) and University of Nevada-Reno are public.
- Fresno State is located in Fresno, CA and University of Nevada-Reno is located in Reno, NV.
- University of Nevada-Reno has more expensive tuition of $25,950 than Fresno State ($18,860).
- Fresno State has tighter acceptance rate of 59.41% than University of Nevada-Reno (88.03%).
- Fresno State is larger with 23,999 students than University of Nevada-Reno (20,945 students).
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| #225 in National Universities #44 in California | Rankings | #84 in National Universities #1 in Nevada |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fresno, CA | Location | Reno, NV |
Fresno State| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,980 California residents $18,860 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,994 Nevada residents $25,950 out-of-state |
| $8,414 California residents $17,918 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,584 Nevada residents $23,540 out-of-state |
| $9,430 | Financial Aid | $7,481 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 59.41% | Acceptance Rate | 88.03% |
| 32.37% | Yield | 42.57% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 23,999 | Total Students | 20,945 |
| 21,354 | Undergraduate | 16,973 |
| 2,645 | Graduate | 3,972 |
| 812 | Online Enrollment | 1,492 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $48,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,221) $5,596 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,401) $7,800 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,996 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 796 Full-time 624 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 953 Full-time 454 Part-time |
| 1,842 Full-time 646 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,391 Full-time 887 Part-time |
| $85,958 for Faculties $69,417 Part-time | Average Salary | $93,304 for Faculties $69,022 Part-time |