| San Francisco State vs. Cal Poly |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#16 in Federal Region IX Universities #54 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,846 California Residents $20,446 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,161 California Residents $33,230 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,370 California Residents $19,450 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,685 California Residents $23,765 Out-of-State |
| More$10,931 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,975 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier96.44% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter31.32% |
| Lower8.60% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.61% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience | 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 | ||
| Smaller22,563 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,069 |
| Smaller19,444 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger22,033 |
| Larger3,119 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,036 |
| Larger1,684 | Online Student Population | Smaller127 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower50% | Graduate Rate | Higher86% |
| Higher6% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,627) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,770) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,770) |
| Faculty | ||
| 19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 1,605 | Number of faculty | 1,348 |
| Higher$118,969 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$113,970 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.