San Diego Mesa vs. Fresno State
Both San Diego Mesa College and California State University-San Marcos are Public, 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare San Diego Mesa College and California State University-San Marcos with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Fresno State's tuition ($19,614) is more expensive than San Diego Mesa ($9,094).
- 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 San Diego Mesa (24 to 1).
- San Diego Mesa (19,243 students) is larger than Fresno State (15,431 students) with more enrolled students.
- Fresno State ($9,890) has higher amount of financial aid than San Diego Mesa ($4,922).
- Fresno State's graduation rate (54%) is higher than San Diego Mesa (34%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$1,150 In-State
$9,094 out-of-state
$9,094 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,922
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
19,243 (All undergraduate)
7,650 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
13% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
297 Faculties (full-time)
486 Staffs (full-time)
$82,577 Faculty Salary
$79,728 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

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
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