- Both University of Wyoming (UW) and San Diego State University (San Diego State) are public.
- UW is located in Laramie, WY and San Diego State is located in San Diego, CA.
- UW has more expensive tuition of $22,718 than San Diego State ($20,170).
- San Diego State has tighter acceptance rate of 35.42% than UW (96.82%).
- San Diego State is larger with 37,402 students than UW (11,100 students).
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| #273 in National Universities #1 in Wyoming | Rankings | #183 in National Universities #37 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Laramie, WY | Location | San Diego, CA |
UW| Known as | San Diego State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,938 Wyoming residents $22,718 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,290 California residents $20,170 out-of-state |
| $8,116 Wyoming residents $20,996 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,724 California residents $19,228 out-of-state |
| $8,328 | Financial Aid | $8,114 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 96.82% | Acceptance Rate | 35.42% |
| 40.68% | Yield | 24.87% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 11,100 | Total Students | 37,402 |
| 8,518 | Undergraduate | 32,194 |
| 2,582 | Graduate | 5,208 |
| 2,066 | Online Enrollment | 1,456 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 78% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $54,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,900 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,874) $4,990 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) $13,528 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,620 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
| 719 Full-time 5 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 954 Full-time 904 Part-time |
| 2,876 Full-time 32 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,751 Full-time 968 Part-time |
| $88,677 for Faculties $59,041 Part-time | Average Salary | $98,290 for Faculties $72,714 Part-time |