California State University-Fresno (Fresno State) vs. University of Wyoming (UW)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mountain West Conference

  • Both California State University-Fresno (Fresno State) and University of Wyoming (UW) are public.
  • Fresno State is located in Fresno, CA and UW is located in Laramie, WY.
  • UW has more expensive tuition of $22,718 than Fresno State ($18,860).
  • Fresno State has tighter acceptance rate of 59.41% than UW (96.82%).
  • Fresno State is larger with 23,999 students than UW (11,100 students).
California State University-Fresno

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University of Wyoming

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#225 in National Universities
#44 in California
Rankings#273 in National Universities
#1 in Wyoming
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Fresno, CALocationLaramie, WY
Fresno StateKnown asUW
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$6,980 California residents
$18,860 out-of-state
Undergraduate$6,938 Wyoming residents
$22,718 out-of-state
$8,414 California residents
$17,918 out-of-state
Graduate$8,116 Wyoming residents
$20,996 out-of-state
$9,430Financial Aid$8,328
Admission
$70 undergraduate
$70 graduate
Application Fee$40 undergraduate
$50 graduate
59.41%Acceptance Rate96.82%
32.37%Yield40.68%
Test Scores
Student Population
23,999Total Students11,100
21,354Undergraduate8,518
2,645Graduate2,582
812Online Enrollment2,066
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
56%Graduation Rate60%
1%Transfer-out Rate24%
76%Retention Rate75%
$48,500Average Earning after Graduation$54,200
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: 2,874)
$4,990 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$6,620 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
21 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
796 Full-time
624 Part-time
Number of Faculties719 Full-time
5 Part-time
1,842 Full-time
646 Part-time
Number of Staffs2,876 Full-time
32 Part-time
$85,958 for Faculties
$69,417 Part-time
Average Salary$88,677 for Faculties
$59,041 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