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USD San Diego State UCSB UCI UCSC UCLA UC Davis UW-Seattle UC Merced UC Berkeley Purdue San Jose State| University of California Riverside | University of California San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Riverside | UCSD | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | La Jolla, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,809 | 42,006 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #272 | #89 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucr.edu | ucsd.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Riverside | UCSD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,333 | $16,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,487 | $16,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,042 | $20,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 55% |
Admission |
UC Riverside | UCSD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,683 | 131,197 | ||
| Admitted | 37,563 | 31,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.7% | 23.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1270/1480 | ||
| 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 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
UC Riverside | UCSD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Riverside | UCSD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $67,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,109 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $191 |
Diversity |
UC Riverside | UCSD | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UC Riverside | UCSD | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UC Riverside | UCSD | ||
| 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
- University of California San Diego is larger than than UC Riverside based on total student enrollment (42,006 students vs. 26,809 students)
UC Riverside vs. UCSD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Riverside or UCSD?
- University of California Riverside and UCSD cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at UC Riverside as University of California San Diego ($41,636.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Riverside than UCSD ($14,487 vs. $16,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of California San Diego are 3.7% lower than costs at University of California Riverside ($16,710 vs. $17,333)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Riverside than University of California San Diego (75% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Riverside students is 6.1% larger than aid received University of California San Diego ($22,042 vs. $20,782)
UC Riverside vs. UCSD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Riverside or UCSD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCSD or UC Riverside .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 225 points higher than at UC Riverside (1119)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UC Riverside (26)
- Accepted freshman UC Riverside students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UCSD (3.82)
- UC Riverside has a higher acceptance rate (68.7%) than UCSD (23.7%)
UC Riverside vs. UCSD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Riverside or UCSD? 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 UCSD and UC Riverside.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than University of California Riverside (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of California San Diego earn on average $15,700 more per year than UC Riverside graduates after ten years. ($67,900 vs. $52,200)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $609 lower median federal student loan debt than UC Riverside graduates. ($18,500 vs. $19,109)
- UCSD graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UC Riverside graduates. ($191 vs. $197)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Riverside students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/