The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • San Jose State has more expensive tuition & fees ($19,779) than Fresno State ($18,543).
  • It is harder to admit to San Jose State than Fresno State.
  • San Jose State has more students with 37,133 students while Fresno State has 25,047 students.
  • Fresno State has a lower number of students per faculty with 22 to 1 while San Jose State's ratio is 24 to 1.
  • San Jose State has more full-time faculties with 884 faculties while Fresno State has 796 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - San Jose State University and California State University-Fresno.
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San Jose Statevs.Fresno State
San Jose, CaliforniaLocationFresno, California
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - professional practice
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$7,899
Out-Of-State$19,779
2023 Tuition & Fees
In-State$6,663
Out-Of-State$18,543
58%% Receiving Financial Aid77%
$8,703Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,722
84.37 %Acceptance Rates97.28 %
16.44 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)23.29 %
-SAT Score-
-ACT Score-
69 %Graduation Rate57 %
3 %Transfer-out Rate2 %
89 %Retention Rate77 %
37,133Student Population25,047
884Number of Faculties796
24 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio22 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesRemedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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