- Both California State University-Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) and University of California-Irvine (UCI) are public.
- Both schools are located in California.
- UCI has more expensive tuition of $45,014 than Cal State Fullerton ($18,953).
- UCI has tighter acceptance rate of 36.51% than Cal State Fullerton (45.72%).
- Cal State Fullerton is larger with 40,386 students than UCI (35,937 students).
California State University-Fullerton View More Rivals | University of California-Irvine View More Rivals | |
| #212 in National Universities #42 in California | Rankings | #107 in National Universities #25 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fullerton, CA | Location | Irvine, CA |
Cal State Fullerton| Known as | UCI | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,073 California residents $18,953 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $14,237 California residents $45,014 out-of-state |
| $8,507 California residents $18,011 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,275 California residents $29,377 out-of-state |
| $8,389 | Financial Aid | $18,266 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $120 graduate |
| 45.72% | Acceptance Rate | 36.51% |
| 21.19% | Yield | 21.07% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 40,386 | Total Students | 35,937 |
| 35,432 | Undergraduate | 28,662 |
| 4,954 | Graduate | 7,275 |
| 4,122 | Online Enrollment | 2,519 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 86% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $51,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $65,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,277) $13,308 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,693) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 24 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,018 Full-time 999 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,125 Full-time 420 Part-time |
| 2,582 Full-time 1,037 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,278 Full-time 1,052 Part-time |
| $93,166 for Faculties $71,038 Part-time | Average Salary | $150,651 for Faculties $83,463 Part-time |