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USD San Diego State UCSB UCI UCLA UC Davis Annapolis UW-Seattle UC Berkeley UC Riverside Purdue Michigan| University of California San Diego | United States Air Force Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSD | USAFA | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | USAFA, Colorado | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 42,006 | 4,085 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | usafa.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | USAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,111 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,782 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 0% |
Admission |
UCSD | USAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 131,197 | 8,353 | ||
| Admitted | 31,103 | 1,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 16.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 77.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
Academics |
UCSD | USAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | USAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | N/A |
Diversity |
UCSD | USAFA | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UCSD | USAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 5% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 93% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | USAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California San Diego is larger than than USAFA based on total student enrollment (42,006 students vs. 4,085 students)
UCSD vs. USAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or USAFA?
- University of California San Diego is ?% more expensive to attend than USAFA for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at UCSD than United States Air Force Academy ($41,636.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California San Diego than United States Air Force Academy (55% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California San Diego students is ?% larger than aid received United States Air Force Academy ($20,782 vs. $0)
UCSD vs. USAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD or USAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAFA or UCSD .
- Accepted freshman UCSD students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at USAFA (3.81)
- UCSD has a higher acceptance rate (23.7%) than USAFA (16.2%)
UCSD vs. USAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD or USAFA? 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 USAFA and UCSD.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/