Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UT Dallas Texas A&M UCLA UCSD UTSA UCSB Michigan UC Davis SMU UT Arlington UC Riverside Florida| University of California Irvine | The University of Texas at Austin | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UCI | UT Austin | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,937 | 52,384 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #100 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uci.edu | utexas.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UCI | UT Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $11,698 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $41,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,699 | $13,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,033 | $17,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,411 | $8,321 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 86% |
Admission |
UCI | UT Austin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 119,191 | 60,055 | ||
| Admitted | 25,212 | 18,830 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.2% | 31.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1230/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
UCI | UT Austin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UCI | UT Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $68,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $230 |
Diversity |
UCI | UT Austin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCI | UT Austin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UCI | UT Austin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than UCI based on total student enrollment (52,384 students vs. 35,937 students)
UCI vs. UT Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCI or UT Austin?
- The University of Texas at Austin is 1.2% more expensive to attend than UCI for in-state tuition ($11,698.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at UCI than The University of Texas at Austin ($41,636.00 vs. $41,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Irvine than UT Austin ($14,033 vs. $17,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Austin are 35.5% lower than costs at University of California Irvine ($13,058 vs. $17,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Austin than University of California Irvine (86% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Irvine students is 109.2% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($17,411 vs. $8,321)
UCI vs. UT Austin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCI or UT Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Austin or UCI .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 122 points higher than at UCI (1175)
- Incoming UT Austin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UCI (27)
- Accepted freshman UT Austin students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UCI (3.75)
- UT Austin has a higher acceptance rate (31.4%) than UCI (21.2%)
UCI vs. UT Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCI or UT Austin? 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 UT Austin and UCI.
- The graduation rate at UCI is higher than The University of Texas at Austin (85% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $6,800 more per year than UCI graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $61,800)
- University of California Irvine students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($17,000 vs. $22,250)
- UCI graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($175 vs. $230)
- More UT Austin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCI students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/