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%).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.
  • the People (34,192 students) is larger than Fresno State (15,109 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Fresno State ($8,305) has higher amount of financial aid than the People ($422).
  • Fresno State's graduation rate (56%) is higher than the People (27%).
California State University-San Marcos

California State University-San Marcos

Public, 4 years • San Marcos, CA #52 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,734 In-State
$19,614 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,305
Test Scores
Admission
95.70% Acceptance Rate
15.66% Yield
Enrollment
13,914 Undergraduate
1,195 Graduate
1,077 Online Students
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
392 Faculties (full-time)
1,199 Staffs (full-time)
$90,352 Faculty Salary
$73,503 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,944 annual charge
-1,954 capacity
University of the People

University of the People

Private, 4 years • Pasadena, CA #CA in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$1,200
Financial Aid
$422
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
27,220 Undergraduate
6,972 Graduate
34,192 Online Students (All Students Enrolled Online)
Graduation Rate
27% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
23 Staffs (full-time)
$76,865 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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