| San Jose State vs. Colorado State University-Fort Collins |
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|---|---|---|
#7 in Federal Region IX Universities #42 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #179 in National Universities #7 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,992 California Residents $19,872 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,896 Colorado Residents $33,751 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,426 California Residents $18,930 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,584 Colorado Residents $29,786 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,529 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,670 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,180 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter76.71% | Acceptance Rate | Easier90.77% |
| Lower15.48% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.54% |
| 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 Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | ||
| Larger35,751 | Total Enrollment | Smaller33,403 |
| Larger26,863 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller25,777 |
| Larger8,888 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller7,626 |
| Larger5,790 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,726 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher68% | Graduate Rate | Lower66% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher18% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,261) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,726) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,180) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,890) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,973 | Number of faculties | 2,255 |
| Higher$103,163 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$101,840 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.