- Both University of Wyoming (UW) and San Jose State University (San Jose State) are public.
- UW is located in Laramie, WY and San Jose State is located in San Jose, CA.
- UW has more expensive tuition of $22,718 than San Jose State ($19,872).
- San Jose State has tighter acceptance rate of 66.88% than UW (96.82%).
- San Jose State is larger with 35,751 students than UW (11,100 students).
University of Wyoming View More Rivals | San Jose State University View More Rivals | |
| #273 in National Universities #1 in Wyoming | Rankings | #47 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Laramie, WY | Location | San Jose, CA |
UW| Known as | San Jose 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 Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,938 Wyoming residents $22,718 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,992 California residents $19,872 out-of-state |
| $8,116 Wyoming residents $20,996 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,426 California residents $18,930 out-of-state |
| $8,328 | Financial Aid | $8,529 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 96.82% | Acceptance Rate | 66.88% |
| 40.68% | Yield | 21.04% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 11,100 | Total Students | 35,751 |
| 8,518 | Undergraduate | 26,863 |
| 2,582 | Graduate | 8,888 |
| 2,066 | Online Enrollment | 5,790 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 68% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $54,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,800 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,874) $4,990 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,261) $9,476 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 | 22 to 1 |
| 719 Full-time 5 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 884 Full-time 1,089 Part-time |
| 2,876 Full-time 32 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,428 Full-time 1,158 Part-time |
| $88,677 for Faculties $59,041 Part-time | Average Salary | $94,843 for Faculties $80,092 Part-time |