Chico State vs. San Jose State
Both California State University-Chico and San Jose State University are Public, 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare California State University-Chico and San Jose State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Chico State's tuition ($21,072) is more expensive than San Jose State ($21,010).
- San Jose State's acceptance rate (84.61%) is lower than Chico State (92.72%).
- San Jose State has higher yield (14.65%) than Chico State (10.16%).
- Chico State's students to faculty ratio (23 to 1) is lower than San Jose State (25 to 1).
- San Jose State (37,661 students) is larger than Chico State (15,257 students) with more enrolled students.
- San Jose State ($11,385) has higher amount of financial aid than Chico State ($11,291).
- San Jose State's graduation rate (69%) is higher than Chico State (63%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$8,472 In-State
$21,072 out-of-state
$21,072 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,291
Test Scores
Admission
92.72% Acceptance Rate
10.16% Yield
Enrollment
13,792 Undergraduate
1,465 Graduate
2,599 Online Students
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
493 Faculties (full-time)
1,442 Staffs (full-time)
$104,996 Faculty Salary
$76,427 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,410 In-State
$21,010 out-of-state
$21,010 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,385
Test Scores
Admission
84.61% Acceptance Rate
14.65% Yield
Enrollment
28,008 Undergraduate
9,653 Graduate
6,027 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
866 Faculties (full-time)
2,491 Staffs (full-time)
$115,721 Faculty Salary
$94,447 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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