- Both University of California-San Diego (UCSD) and Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (Georgia Tech) are public.
- UCSD is located in La Jolla, CA and Georgia Tech is located in Atlanta, GA.
- UCSD has more expensive tuition of $46,042 than Georgia Tech ($32,876).
- Georgia Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 23.40% than UCSD (33.99%).
- Georgia Tech is larger with 45,296 students than UCSD (42,006 students).
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| #87 in National Universities #19 in California | Rankings | #28 in National Universities #2 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| La Jolla, CA | Location | Atlanta, GA |
UCSD| Known as | Georgia Tech | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,265 California residents $46,042 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,764 Georgia residents $32,876 out-of-state |
| $14,535 California residents $29,637 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,570 Georgia residents $30,646 out-of-state |
| $20,811 | Financial Aid | $12,073 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $120 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 33.99% | Acceptance Rate | 23.40% |
| 18.96% | Yield | 38.82% |
| Test Scores | 1,480 SAT, 33 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 42,006 | Total Students | 45,296 |
| 33,096 | Undergraduate | 18,415 |
| 8,910 | Graduate | 26,881 |
| 48 | Online Enrollment | 19,398 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 87% | Graduation Rate | 92% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 4% | |
| 93% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $69,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $85,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 18,165) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,805) $6,918 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 2,799 Full-time 634 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,122 Full-time 279 Part-time |
| 14,306 Full-time 1,960 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 7,962 Full-time 645 Part-time |
| $152,248 for Faculties $81,387 Part-time | Average Salary | $127,928 for Faculties $89,506 Part-time |