- University of Rochester is a private school while University of California-San Diego (UCSD) is a public school.
- University of Rochester is located in Rochester, NY and UCSD is located in La Jolla, CA.
- 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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| #42 in National Universities #7 in New York | Rankings | #87 in National Universities #19 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Rochester, NY | Location | La Jolla, CA |
| Known as | UCSD | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,348 | Undergraduate | $15,265 California residents $46,042 out-of-state |
| $38,863 | Graduate | $14,535 California residents $29,637 out-of-state |
| $40,207 | Financial Aid | $20,811 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $120 graduate |
| 34.21% | Acceptance Rate | 33.99% |
| 23.77% | Yield | 18.96% |
| 1,470 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,197 | Total Students | 42,006 |
| 6,767 | Undergraduate | 33,096 |
| 5,430 | Graduate | 8,910 |
| 1,116 | Online Enrollment | 48 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 89% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 92% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $74,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $69,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,084) $11,002 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 18,165) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 2,492 Full-time 292 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,799 Full-time 634 Part-time |
| 8,960 Full-time 627 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 14,306 Full-time 1,960 Part-time |
| $119,608 for Faculties $73,638 Part-time | Average Salary | $152,248 for Faculties $81,387 Part-time |