| San Jose State vs. UW |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#7 in Federal Region IX Universities #42 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #238 in National Universities #1 in Wyoming Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,410 California Residents $21,010 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$7,768 Wyoming Residents $24,178 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,934 California Residents $20,014 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,422 Wyoming Residents $21,822 Out-of-State |
| More$10,367 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,924 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter84.61% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.88% |
| Lower14.65% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.81% |
| 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Larger37,661 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,813 |
| Larger28,008 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,130 |
| Larger9,653 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,683 |
| Larger6,027 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,268 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher69% | Graduate Rate | Lower59% |
| Lower4% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher24% |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,261) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,874) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,180) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,620) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty25 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 1,987 | Number of faculty | 732 |
| Higher$115,721 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,968 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.