- Both University of California-San Diego (UCSD) and University of California-Irvine (UCI) are public.
- Both schools are located in California.
- UCSD has more expensive tuition of $46,042 than UCI ($45,014).
- UCSD has tighter acceptance rate of 33.99% than UCI (36.51%).
- UCSD is larger with 42,006 students than UCI (35,937 students).
University of California-San Diego View More Rivals | University of California-Irvine View More Rivals | |
| #87 in National Universities #19 in California | Rankings | #107 in National Universities #25 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| La Jolla, CA | Location | Irvine, CA |
UCSD| Known as | UCI | |
| 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 (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,265 California residents $46,042 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $14,237 California residents $45,014 out-of-state |
| $14,535 California residents $29,637 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,275 California residents $29,377 out-of-state |
| $20,811 | Financial Aid | $18,266 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $120 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $120 graduate |
| 33.99% | Acceptance Rate | 36.51% |
| 18.96% | Yield | 21.07% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 42,006 | Total Students | 35,937 |
| 33,096 | Undergraduate | 28,662 |
| 8,910 | Graduate | 7,275 |
| 48 | Online Enrollment | 2,519 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 87% | Graduation Rate | 86% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 6% | |
| 93% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $69,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $65,800 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 18,165) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,693) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 2,799 Full-time 634 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,125 Full-time 420 Part-time |
| 14,306 Full-time 1,960 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,278 Full-time 1,052 Part-time |
| $152,248 for Faculties $81,387 Part-time | Average Salary | $150,651 for Faculties $83,463 Part-time |