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USD San Diego State UCSB Clemson UCI UCLA UC Davis Florida UofSC UW-Seattle UC Berkeley Mercer| University of California San Diego | University of Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSD | Georgia | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | Athens, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 42,006 | 40,607 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #164 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | uga.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $28,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,111 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,782 | $11,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 91% |
Admission |
UCSD | Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 131,197 | 39,320 | ||
| Admitted | 31,103 | 16,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 37.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1220/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UCSD | Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $19,146 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $197 |
Diversity |
UCSD | Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UCSD | Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | Georgia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California San Diego is larger than than Georgia based on total student enrollment (42,006 students vs. 40,607 students)
UCSD vs. Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or Georgia?
- University of California San Diego is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at UCSD than University of Georgia ($41,636.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California San Diego than Georgia ($16,111 vs. $17,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 53.2% lower than costs at University of California San Diego ($10,904 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than University of California San Diego (91% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California San Diego students is 79.8% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($20,782 vs. $11,559)
UCSD vs. Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD or Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia or UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 92 points higher than at Georgia (1252)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Georgia (28)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UCSD (3.82)
- Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (42.5%) than UCSD (23.7%)
UCSD vs. Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD or Georgia? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Georgia and UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than University of Georgia (85% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of California San Diego earn on average $11,500 more per year than Georgia graduates after ten years. ($67,900 vs. $56,400)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $646 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia graduates. ($18,500 vs. $19,146)
- UCSD graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia graduates. ($191 vs. $197)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/