- Both California State University-Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) and California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) are public.
- Both schools are located in California.
- Cal Poly has more expensive tuition of $30,995 than Cal State Fullerton ($18,953).
- Cal Poly has tighter acceptance rate of 34.61% than Cal State Fullerton (45.72%).
- Cal State Fullerton is larger with 40,386 students than Cal Poly (22,000 students).
California State University-Fullerton View More Rivals | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo View More Rivals | |
| #212 in National Universities #42 in California | Rankings | #23 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fullerton, CA | Location | San Luis Obispo, CA |
Cal State Fullerton| Known as | Cal Poly | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,073 California residents $18,953 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,075 California residents $30,995 out-of-state |
| $8,507 California residents $18,011 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,509 California residents $22,013 out-of-state |
| $8,389 | Financial Aid | $7,853 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 45.72% | Acceptance Rate | 34.61% |
| 21.19% | Yield | 31.24% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 40,386 | Total Students | 22,000 |
| 35,432 | Undergraduate | 21,026 |
| 4,954 | Graduate | 974 |
| 4,122 | Online Enrollment | 151 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $51,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $74,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and 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: 2,277) $13,308 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702) $10,356 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 24 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 1,018 Full-time 999 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 881 Full-time 383 Part-time |
| 2,582 Full-time 1,037 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,386 Full-time 428 Part-time |
| $93,166 for Faculties $71,038 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,198 for Faculties $74,774 Part-time |