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