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UCLA U of A UCSD UCSB UC Davis UC Riverside UCSC UC Berkeley San Diego State UB Cal Poly CU Boulder| Arizona State University | University of California Irvine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | UCI | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Irvine, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 80,065 | 35,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #91 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | uci.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | UCI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,978 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,952 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,718 | $17,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,808 | $14,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,381 | $17,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 80% |
Admission |
ASU | UCI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,789 | 119,191 | ||
| Admitted | 61,739 | 25,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 21.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1230/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
ASU | UCI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | UCI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $175 |
Diversity |
ASU | UCI | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | UCI | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 7% | ||
Campus |
ASU | UCI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than UCI based on total student enrollment (80,065 students vs. 35,937 students)
ASU vs. UCI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or UCI?
- University of California Irvine is 5.3% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $10,978.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at UCI than Arizona State University ($41,636.00 vs. $29,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Irvine than ASU ($14,033 vs. $14,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arizona State University are 20.3% lower than costs at University of California Irvine ($14,718 vs. $17,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arizona State University than University of California Irvine (89% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Irvine students is 40.6% larger than aid received Arizona State University ($17,411 vs. $12,381)
ASU vs. UCI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or UCI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCI or ASU .
- The average SAT score at University of California Irvine (1175) is 17 points higher than at ASU (1158)
- Incoming UCI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman UCI students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at ASU (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than UCI (21.2%)
ASU vs. UCI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or UCI? 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 UCI and ASU.
- The graduation rate at UCI is higher than Arizona State University (85% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of California Irvine earn on average $9,200 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $52,600)
- University of California Irvine students graduate with a $3,278 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($17,000 vs. $20,278)
- UCI graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($175 vs. $209)
- More UCI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/