San Diego State vs. Colorado State University-Fort Collins
The following statements compare San Diego State University and Colorado State University-Fort Collins with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins's tuition ($33,765) is more expensive than San Diego State ($20,170).
- San Diego State's acceptance rate (34.44%) is lower than Colorado State University-Fort Collins (89.59%).
- San Diego State has higher yield (21.61%) than Colorado State University-Fort Collins (16.14%).
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than San Diego State (22 to 1).
- San Diego State (39,241 students) is larger than Colorado State University-Fort Collins (33,500 students) with more enrolled students.
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins ($11,375) has higher amount of financial aid than San Diego State ($6,538).
- San Diego State's graduation rate (78%) is higher than Colorado State University-Fort Collins (67%).

San Diego State University
Public, 4 years • San Diego, CA #183 National Universities, #37 in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,290 In-State
$20,170 out-of-state
$20,170 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,538
Test Scores
Admission
34.44% Acceptance Rate
21.61% Yield
Enrollment
34,050 Undergraduate
5,191 Graduate
2,442 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,012 Faculties (full-time)
3,067 Staffs (full-time)
$98,290 Faculty Salary
$72,714 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$14,344 annual charge
-8,664 capacity

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Public, 4 years • Fort Collins, CO #187 National Universities, #6 in Colorado more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,009 In-State
$33,765 out-of-state
$33,765 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,375
Test Scores
Admission
89.59% Acceptance Rate
16.14% Yield
Enrollment
25,834 Undergraduate
7,666 Graduate
4,497 Online Students
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,734 Faculties (full-time)
7,444 Staffs (full-time)
$95,539 Faculty Salary
$65,205 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,830 annual charge
-8,361 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$8,310 annual charge
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