| Fresno State vs. Boise State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#187 in National Universities #44 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #327 in National Universities #3 in Idaho Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,341 California Residents $19,941 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,048 Idaho Residents $27,788 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,865 California Residents $18,945 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,803 Idaho Residents $29,543 Out-of-State |
| More$10,642 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,163 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier95.26% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter87.21% |
| Lower17.52% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.09% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller24,427 | Total Enrollment | Larger27,198 |
| Smaller21,954 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger23,983 |
| Smaller2,473 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,215 |
| Smaller855 | Online Student Population | Larger5,241 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower57% | Graduate Rate | Higher60% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher22% |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,221) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,158) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,651) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,030) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 1,503 | Number of faculty | 1,492 |
| Higher$103,909 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$88,759 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.