- Both California State University-Fresno (Fresno State) and Utah State University (Utah State) are public.
- Fresno State is located in Fresno, CA and Utah State is located in Logan, UT.
- Utah State has more expensive tuition of $24,802 than Fresno State ($18,860).
- Fresno State has tighter acceptance rate of 59.41% than Utah State (89.08%).
- Utah State is larger with 27,943 students than Fresno State (23,999 students).
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| #225 in National Universities #44 in California | Rankings | #118 in National Universities #3 in Utah |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fresno, CA | Location | Logan, UT |
Fresno State| Known as | Utah State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 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 | $9,228 Utah residents $24,802 out-of-state |
| $8,414 California residents $17,918 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,595 Utah residents $24,008 out-of-state |
| $9,430 | Financial Aid | $8,256 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 59.41% | Acceptance Rate | 89.08% |
| 32.37% | Yield | 30.61% |
| Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 23,999 | Total Students | 27,943 |
| 21,354 | Undergraduate | 24,835 |
| 2,645 | Graduate | 3,108 |
| 812 | Online Enrollment | 4,521 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $48,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,600 |
| 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: 3,487) $2,500 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $3,960 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 796 Full-time 624 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,049 Full-time 33 Part-time |
| 1,842 Full-time 646 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,511 Full-time 234 Part-time |
| $85,958 for Faculties $69,417 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,658 for Faculties $58,565 Part-time |