Fresno State vs. the People
Both California State University-San Marcos and University of the People are 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare California State University-San Marcos and University of the People with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Fresno State's tuition ($19,614) is more expensive than the People ($1,200).
- Fresno State's acceptance rate (95.70%) is lower than Fresno State (95.70%).
- Fresno State has higher yield (15.66%) than Fresno State (15.66%).
- Fresno State's students to faculty ratio (21 to 1) is lower than the People (27 to 1).
- the People (42,867 students) is larger than Fresno State (15,431 students) with more enrolled students.
- Fresno State ($9,890) has higher amount of financial aid than the People ($590).
- Fresno State's graduation rate (54%) is higher than the People (37%).

California State University-San Marcos
Public, 4 years • San Marcos, CA #52 in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,734 In-State
$19,614 out-of-state
$19,614 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,890
Test Scores
Admission
95.70% Acceptance Rate
15.66% Yield
Enrollment
14,246 Undergraduate
1,185 Graduate
882 Online Students
Graduation Rate
54% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
416 Faculties (full-time)
1,291 Staffs (full-time)
$90,352 Faculty Salary
$73,503 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,944 annual charge
-1,954 capacity

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$1,200
Financial Aid
$590
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
36,386 Undergraduate
6,481 Graduate
42,867 Online Students (All Students Enrolled Online)
Graduation Rate
37% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
31 Staffs (full-time)
$76,865 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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