| Colorado State University-Fort Collins vs. San Diego State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#179 in National Universities #7 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #97 in National Universities #26 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very 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 | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,373 Colorado Residents $35,061 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,728 California Residents $21,328 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,125 Colorado Residents $30,813 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,252 California Residents $20,332 Out-of-State |
| More$11,375 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,538 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier88.54% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter36.19% |
| Lower16.11% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.36% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | 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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller34,096 | Total Enrollment | Larger41,137 |
| Smaller26,221 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger35,782 |
| Larger7,875 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,355 |
| Larger4,704 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,454 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower67% | Graduate Rate | Higher76% |
| Higher16% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower2% |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,726) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,890) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,688) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty27 to 1 |
| 2,275 | Number of faculty | 2,117 |
| Lower$106,952 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$117,223 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.