Side-by-side
California State University-Fresno vs University of Southern California
The numbers that actually decide it — net price after aid, how hard each is to get into, and how many students finish — compared straight across. Net price beats sticker price every time.
Same u setting in the West, but more selective (10% vs 95%) — a stretch target if California State University-Fresno is already on your list.
| California State University-Fresno | University of Southern California | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 95% | 10% |
| Net price (in-state) what the average family actually pays after aid | $7,350 | $72,097 |
| Net price (out-of-state) | $19,950 | $72,097 |
| Sticker tuition (in-state) | $7,350 | $72,097 |
| Sticker tuition (out-of-state) | $19,950 | $72,097 |
| Graduation rate | 56% | 92% |
| Total enrollment | 21,605 | 20,443 |
Net price = sticker price minus the average grant aid for that school (IPEDS / Dept. of Education data). Real numbers vary by family income and student stats — verify each school's own Net Price Calculator before committing. Canonical: /compare/california-state-university-fresno-vs-university-of-southern-california.