| San Diego State vs. Cal Poly |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#97 in National Universities #26 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #1 in Federal Region IX Universities #24 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,728 California Residents $21,328 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,161 California Residents $33,230 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,252 California Residents $20,332 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,685 California Residents $23,765 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,538 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,975 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier36.19% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter31.32% |
| Lower20.36% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.61% |
| 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 Work experience |
| 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 | ||
| Larger41,137 | Total Enrollment | Smaller23,069 |
| Larger35,782 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller22,033 |
| Larger5,355 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,036 |
| Larger2,454 | Online Student Population | Smaller127 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower76% | Graduate Rate | Higher86% |
| Higher2% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Lower91% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,688) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,770) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty27 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 2,117 | Number of faculty | 1,348 |
| Higher$117,223 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$113,970 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.