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San Diego State vs. Central Michigan

The following statements compare San Diego State University and Central Michigan University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • San Diego State's tuition ($20,170) is more expensive than Central Michigan ($14,190).
  • San Diego State's acceptance rate (39.26%) is lower than Central Michigan (78.95%).
  • San Diego State has higher yield (21.67%) than Central Michigan (12.86%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,090.
  • Central Michigan's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than San Diego State (25 to 1).
  • San Diego State (37,402 students) is larger than Central Michigan (14,557 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Central Michigan ($9,868) has higher amount of financial aid than San Diego State ($8,114).
  • San Diego State's graduation rate (78%) is higher than Central Michigan (61%).
San Diego State University

San Diego State University

Public, 4 years • San Diego, CA #183 National Universities, #37 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,290 In-State
$20,170 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,114
Test Scores
Admission
39.26% Acceptance Rate
21.67% Yield
Enrollment
32,194 Undergraduate
5,208 Graduate
1,456 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
954 Faculties (full-time)
2,751 Staffs (full-time)
$98,290 Faculty Salary
$72,714 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$13,528 annual charge
-8,288 capacity
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Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University

Public, 4 years • Mount Pleasant, MI #158 National Universities, #7 in Michigan more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,703 In-State
$14,190 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,868
Test Scores
1,090 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
78.95% Acceptance Rate
12.86% Yield
Enrollment
10,401 Undergraduate
4,156 Graduate
3,086 Online Students
Graduation Rate
61% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
717 Faculties (full-time)
2,132 Staffs (full-time)
$90,760 Faculty Salary
$59,786 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,562 annual charge
-4,650 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,686 annual charge
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