- University of California-San Diego (UCSD) is a public school while University of Rochester is a private school.
- UCSD is located in La Jolla, CA and University of Rochester is located in Rochester, NY.
- University of Rochester has more expensive tuition of $64,348 than UCSD ($46,042).
- UCSD has tighter acceptance rate of 33.99% than University of Rochester (34.21%).
- UCSD is larger with 42,006 students than University of Rochester (12,197 students).
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| #87 in National Universities #19 in California | Rankings | #42 in National Universities #7 in New York |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| La Jolla, CA | Location | Rochester, NY |
UCSD| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate 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 | $64,348 |
| $14,535 California residents $29,637 out-of-state | Graduate | $38,863 |
| $20,811 | Financial Aid | $40,207 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $120 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 33.99% | Acceptance Rate | 34.21% |
| 18.96% | Yield | 23.77% |
| Test Scores | 1,470 SAT, 33 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 42,006 | Total Students | 12,197 |
| 33,096 | Undergraduate | 6,767 |
| 8,910 | Graduate | 5,430 |
| 48 | Online Enrollment | 1,116 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 87% | Graduation Rate | 89% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 3% | |
| 93% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $69,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $74,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate 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: 6,084) $11,002 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 | 9 to 1 |
| 2,799 Full-time 634 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,492 Full-time 292 Part-time |
| 14,306 Full-time 1,960 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,960 Full-time 627 Part-time |
| $152,248 for Faculties $81,387 Part-time | Average Salary | $119,608 for Faculties $73,638 Part-time |