- Both University of California-San Diego (UCSD) and University of California-Santa Barbara (UCSB) are public.
- Both schools are located in California.
- UCSD has more expensive tuition of $46,042 than UCSB ($45,742).
- UCSB has tighter acceptance rate of 32.81% than UCSD (33.99%).
- UCSD is larger with 42,006 students than UCSB (26,420 students).
University of California-San Diego View More Rivals | University of California-Santa Barbara View More Rivals | |
| #87 in National Universities #19 in California | Rankings | #94 in National Universities #17 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| La Jolla, CA | Location | Santa Barbara, CA |
UCSD| Known as | UCSB | |
| 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 | $14,965 California residents $45,742 out-of-state |
| $14,535 California residents $29,637 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,453 California residents $29,555 out-of-state |
| $20,811 | Financial Aid | $19,654 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $120 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $120 graduate |
| 33.99% | Acceptance Rate | 32.81% |
| 18.96% | Yield | 16.90% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 42,006 | Total Students | 26,420 |
| 33,096 | Undergraduate | 23,459 |
| 8,910 | Graduate | 2,961 |
| 48 | Online Enrollment | 10 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 87% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 93% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $69,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,400 |
| 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: 11,441) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 2,799 Full-time 634 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,097 Full-time 151 Part-time |
| 14,306 Full-time 1,960 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,693 Full-time 463 Part-time |
| $152,248 for Faculties $81,387 Part-time | Average Salary | $158,904 for Faculties $78,860 Part-time |