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Cal Poly vs. Empire

Both California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and Empire College are 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and Empire College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Cal Poly's tuition ($30,995) is more expensive than Empire ($17,501).
  • Cal Poly's acceptance rate (30.43%) is lower than Cal Poly (30.43%).
  • Cal Poly has higher yield (28.57%) than Cal Poly (28.57%).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.
  • Cal Poly (22,000 students) is larger than Empire (78 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Cal Poly ($7,853) has higher amount of financial aid than Empire ($4,415).
  • Cal Poly's graduation rate (85%) is higher than Empire (50%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$11,075 In-State
$30,995 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,853
Test Scores
Admission
30.43% Acceptance Rate
28.57% Yield
Enrollment
21,026 Undergraduate
974 Graduate
151 Online Students
Graduation Rate
85% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
94% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
881 Faculties (full-time)
2,386 Staffs (full-time)
$95,198 Faculty Salary
$74,774 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,356 annual charge
-8,702 capacity
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Empire College

Empire College

Private, 4 years • Santa Rosa, CA more rivals
Offered Degrees
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$17,501
Financial Aid
$4,415
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
-1 Undergraduate
78 Graduate
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 Faculties (full-time)
38 Staffs (full-time)
$35,470 Faculty Salary
$73,726 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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