Cal Poly vs. Columbia College - San Diego
Both California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and Columbia College - San Diego are 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and Columbia College - San Diego with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Cal Poly's tuition ($30,995) is more expensive than Columbia College - San Diego ($8,304).
- Cal Poly's acceptance rate (29.75%) is lower than Cal Poly (29.75%).
- Cal Poly has higher yield (27.83%) than Cal Poly (27.83%).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
- Cal Poly (22,485 students) is larger than Cal Poly (22,485 students) with more enrolled students.
- Cal Poly ($9,975) has higher amount of financial aid than Cal Poly ($9,975).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 85%.

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Public, 4 years • San Luis Obispo, CA #23 in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$11,075 In-State
$30,995 out-of-state
$30,995 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,975
Test Scores
Admission
29.75% Acceptance Rate
27.83% Yield
Enrollment
21,559 Undergraduate
926 Graduate
109 Online Students
Graduation Rate
85% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
95% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
931 Faculties (full-time)
2,503 Staffs (full-time)
$95,198 Faculty Salary
$74,774 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$11,094 annual charge
-8,820 capacity

Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$8,304
Financial Aid
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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