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Fresno State vs. Cal State Fullerton

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California State University-San MarcosSan Marcos, CA
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California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA
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#19 in Federal Region IX Universities
Rankings*
#10 in Federal Region IX Universities
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$7,739 California Residents
$19,619 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$7,073 California Residents
$18,953 Out-of-State
expensive$9,168 California Residents
$18,672 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$8,507 California Residents
$18,011 Out-of-State
Less$8,305Average Financial Aid AmountMore$8,389
Admission
Easier95.19%Acceptance RateTighter66.72%
Favorable18.14%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower16.23%
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
Completion of College Preparatory Program
English Proficiency Test
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller15,109Total EnrollmentLarger40,386
Smaller13,914Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger35,432
Smaller1,195Graduate Student PopulationLarger4,954
Smaller1,077Online Student PopulationLarger4,122
Completion & Outcomes
Lower56%Graduate RateHigher69%
Higher3%Transfer-out RateLower2%
Lower72%Retention RateHigher86%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,887)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,277)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,736)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,506)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty23 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty24 to 1
815Number of faculties2,017
Lower$98,119Average Faculty SalaryHigher$101,452
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.