- University of California-San Diego (UCSD) is a public school while Northeastern University is a private school.
- UCSD is located in La Jolla, CA and Northeastern University is located in Boston, MA.
- Northeastern University has more expensive tuition of $63,141 than UCSD ($46,042).
- Northeastern University has tighter acceptance rate of 27.44% than UCSD (33.99%).
- UCSD is larger with 42,006 students than Northeastern University (30,013 students).
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| #87 in National Universities #19 in California | Rankings | #33 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| La Jolla, CA | Location | Boston, MA |
UCSD| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 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 | $63,141 |
| $14,535 California residents $29,637 out-of-state | Graduate | $28,100 |
| $20,811 | Financial Aid | $33,757 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $120 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 33.99% | Acceptance Rate | 27.44% |
| 18.96% | Yield | 20.89% |
| Test Scores | 1,500 SAT, 34 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 42,006 | Total Students | 30,013 |
| 33,096 | Undergraduate | 16,302 |
| 8,910 | Graduate | 13,711 |
| 48 | Online Enrollment | 1,058 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 87% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 3% | |
| 93% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $69,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $74,200 |
| 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 |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 18,165) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278) $10,250 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (17 meals per week) $8,180 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 2,799 Full-time 634 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,399 Full-time 486 Part-time |
| 14,306 Full-time 1,960 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,517 Full-time 533 Part-time |
| $152,248 for Faculties $81,387 Part-time | Average Salary | $124,899 for Faculties $86,275 Part-time |