- University of California-San Diego (UCSD) is a public school while Brigham Young University (BYU) is a private school.
- UCSD is located in La Jolla, CA and BYU is located in Provo, UT.
- UCSD has more expensive tuition of $46,042 than BYU ($6,496).
- UCSD has tighter acceptance rate of 33.99% than BYU (52.40%).
- UCSD is larger with 42,006 students than BYU (34,464 students).
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| #87 in National Universities #19 in California | Rankings | #38 in National Universities #1 in Utah |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| La Jolla, CA | Location | Provo, UT |
UCSD| Known as | BYU | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,265 California residents $46,042 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $6,496 |
| $14,535 California residents $29,637 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,096 |
| $20,811 | Financial Aid | $7,132 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $120 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 33.99% | Acceptance Rate | 52.40% |
| 18.96% | Yield | 80.74% |
| Test Scores | 1,360 SAT, 30 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 42,006 | Total Students | 34,464 |
| 33,096 | Undergraduate | 31,411 |
| 8,910 | Graduate | 3,053 |
| 48 | Online Enrollment | 807 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 87% | Graduation Rate | 78% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 93% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $69,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $71,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 18,165) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,697) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| 2,799 Full-time 634 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,264 Full-time 594 Part-time |
| 14,306 Full-time 1,960 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,204 Full-time 1,040 Part-time |
| $152,248 for Faculties $81,387 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,083 for Faculties $84,823 Part-time |