California State University-Fresno vs. Oak Valley College

Comparable Facts

Compare California State University Fresno in Fresno, CA with Oak Valley College in Rialto, California on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

California State University Fresno is larger than Oak Valley College based on total student enrollment (24,427 students vs. 75 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• California State University Fresno is located in Fresno, CA (Large City setting); Oak Valley College is in Rialto, California (Large Suburban setting).
• California State University Fresno is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Oak Valley College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: California State University Fresno 22:1; Oak Valley College 7:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oak Valley College are 7.6% lower than at California State University Fresno ($11,054 vs. $11,960).
• Out-of-state tuition is 21.2% higher at Oak Valley College than at California State University Fresno (about $4,230 more per year; $24,180 vs. $19,950).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Oak Valley College than at California State University Fresno (100% vs. 85%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Oak Valley College students is 3.8% larger than aid received by California State University Fresno students ($12,791 vs. $12,326).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at California State University-Fresno, open admission at Oak Valley College.
• Typical fall application deadline: California State University-Fresno Dec 15, 2026.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.