- University of California-Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz) is a public school while University of San Diego (USD) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in California.
- USD has more expensive tuition of $56,444 than UC Santa Cruz ($45,337).
- USD has tighter acceptance rate of 49.79% than UC Santa Cruz (50.94%).
- UC Santa Cruz is larger with 19,478 students than USD (8,815 students).
University of California-Santa Cruz View More Rivals | University of San Diego View More Rivals | |
| #193 in National Universities #43 in California | Rankings | #115 in National Universities #30 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Santa Cruz, CA | Location | San Diego, CA |
UC Santa Cruz| Known as | USD | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 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 (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,560 California residents $45,337 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $56,444 |
| $14,855 California residents $29,957 out-of-state | Graduate | $29,328 |
| $20,896 | Financial Aid | $34,473 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $120 graduate | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 50.94% | Acceptance Rate | 49.79% |
| 15.00% | Yield | 16.49% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 19,478 | Total Students | 8,815 |
| 17,502 | Undergraduate | 5,669 |
| 1,976 | Graduate | 3,146 |
| 98 | Online Enrollment | 970 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 82% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $53,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $71,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and 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: 9,440) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,484) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 23 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 688 Full-time 230 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 486 Full-time 511 Part-time |
| 3,394 Full-time 536 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,689 Full-time 676 Part-time |
| $139,736 for Faculties $83,196 Part-time | Average Salary | $112,683 for Faculties $76,450 Part-time |