Cal Poly vs. FIDM LA

Both California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising are 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • FIDM LA's tuition ($34,325) is more expensive than Cal Poly ($30,995).
  • Cal Poly's acceptance rate (29.75%) is lower than FIDM LA (41.50%).
  • FIDM LA has higher yield (28.07%) than Cal Poly (27.83%).
  • FIDM LA's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than Cal Poly (20 to 1).
  • Cal Poly (22,000 students) is larger than FIDM LA (1,814 students) with more enrolled students.
  • FIDM LA ($10,648) has higher amount of financial aid than Cal Poly ($7,853).
  • Cal Poly's graduation rate (85%) is higher than FIDM LA (75%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$11,075 In-State
$30,995 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,853
Test Scores
Admission
29.75% Acceptance Rate
27.83% Yield
Enrollment
21,026 Undergraduate
974 Graduate
151 Online Students
Graduation Rate
85% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
94% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
881 Faculties (full-time)
2,386 Staffs (full-time)
$95,198 Faculty Salary
$74,774 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$11,094 annual charge
-8,820 capacity
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$34,325
Financial Aid
$10,648
Test Scores
Admission
41.50% Acceptance Rate
28.07% Yield
Enrollment
1,780 Undergraduate
34 Graduate
31 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
16 Faculties (full-time)
175 Staffs (full-time)
$54,897 Faculty Salary
$99,122 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Campus Living
Graduation
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