Cal Poly vs. San Diego City
Both California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and San Diego City College are Public, 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and San Diego City College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Cal Poly's tuition ($33,230) is more expensive than San Diego City ($10,002).
- Cal Poly's acceptance rate (31.32%) is lower than Cal Poly (31.32%).
- Cal Poly has higher yield (24.61%) than Cal Poly (24.61%).
- Cal Poly's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than San Diego City (22 to 1).
- Cal Poly (23,069 students) is larger than San Diego City (13,242 students) with more enrolled students.
- Cal Poly ($12,264) has higher amount of financial aid than San Diego City ($5,417).
- Cal Poly's graduation rate (86%) is higher than San Diego City (30%).

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Public, 4 years • San Luis Obispo, CA #20 in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$12,161 In-State
$33,230 out-of-state
$33,230 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,264
Test Scores
Admission
31.32% Acceptance Rate
24.61% Yield
Enrollment
22,033 Undergraduate
1,036 Graduate
127 Online Students
Graduation Rate
86% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
931 Faculties (full-time)
2,503 Staffs (full-time)
$113,970 Faculty Salary
$90,324 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,146 In-State
$10,002 out-of-state
$10,002 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,417
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
13,242 (All undergraduate)
4,533 Online Students
Graduation Rate
30% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
61% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
227 Faculties (full-time)
389 Staffs (full-time)
$94,749 Faculty Salary
$97,664 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
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