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Cal Poly vs. Fresno State

Both California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and California State University-San Marcos are Public, 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and California State University-San Marcos 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 Fresno State ($20,682).
  • Cal Poly's acceptance rate (31.32%) is lower than Fresno State (95.10%).
  • Cal Poly has higher yield (24.61%) than Fresno State (13.99%).
  • Cal Poly's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than Fresno State (24 to 1).
  • Cal Poly (23,069 students) is larger than Fresno State (16,237 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Cal Poly ($12,264) has higher amount of financial aid than Fresno State ($11,025).
  • Cal Poly's graduation rate (86%) is higher than Fresno State (55%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$12,161 In-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
Campus Living
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California State University-San Marcos

California State University-San Marcos

Public, 4 years • San Marcos, CA #52 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,082 In-State
$20,682 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,025
Test Scores
Admission
95.10% Acceptance Rate
13.99% Yield
Enrollment
14,977 Undergraduate
1,260 Graduate
1,048 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
416 Faculties (full-time)
1,291 Staffs (full-time)
$108,455 Faculty Salary
$87,167 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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