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

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mountain West Conference

  • Both University of Wyoming (UW) and California State University-Fresno (Fresno State) are public.
  • UW is located in Laramie, WY and Fresno State is located in Fresno, CA.
  • 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).
University of Wyoming

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California State University-Fresno

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#273 in National Universities
#1 in Wyoming
Rankings#225 in National Universities
#44 in California
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Laramie, WYLocationFresno, CA
UWKnown asFresno State
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$6,938 Wyoming residents
$22,718 out-of-state
Undergraduate$6,980 California residents
$18,860 out-of-state
$8,116 Wyoming residents
$20,996 out-of-state
Graduate$8,414 California residents
$17,918 out-of-state
$8,328Financial Aid$9,430
Admission
$40 undergraduate
$50 graduate
Application Fee$70 undergraduate
$70 graduate
96.82%Acceptance Rate59.41%
40.68%Yield32.37%
Test Scores
Student Population
11,100Total Students23,999
8,518Undergraduate21,354
2,582Graduate2,645
2,066Online Enrollment812
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
60%Graduation Rate56%
24%Transfer-out Rate1%
75%Retention Rate76%
$54,200Average Earning after Graduation$48,500
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,874)
$4,990 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,221)
$5,596 average annual costs
✔ (21 meals per week)
$6,620 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
13 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio21 to 1
719 Full-time
5 Part-time
Number of Faculties796 Full-time
624 Part-time
2,876 Full-time
32 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,842 Full-time
646 Part-time
$88,677 for Faculties
$59,041 Part-time
Average Salary$85,958 for Faculties
$69,417 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