| San Diego State vs. Utah State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#97 in National Universities #26 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #200 in National Universities #4 in Utah Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very 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$8,728 California Residents $21,328 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,560 Utah Residents $24,993 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,252 California Residents $20,332 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,828 Utah Residents $24,773 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,538 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,530 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter36.19% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.47% |
| Lower20.36% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.83% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger41,137 | Total Enrollment | Smaller28,904 |
| Larger35,782 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller25,706 |
| Larger5,355 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,198 |
| Smaller2,454 | Online Student Population | Larger5,333 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower59% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,487) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,688) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,960) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty27 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 2,117 | Number of faculty | 1,102 |
| Higher$117,223 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$100,084 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.