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USD San Diego State UCSB UCI UCLA UC Davis Texas A&M UW-Seattle UC Berkeley UC Riverside Purdue Arkansas| University of California San Diego | University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSD | OU | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 42,006 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,111 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,782 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 98% |
Admission |
UCSD | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 131,197 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 31,103 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1130/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UCSD | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $206 |
Diversity |
UCSD | OU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UCSD | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California San Diego is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (42,006 students vs. 28,308 students)
UCSD vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or OU?
- University of California San Diego is 135% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.8% higher at UCSD than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($41,636.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California San Diego than OU ($16,111 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are 5.9% lower than costs at University of California San Diego ($15,780 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than University of California San Diego (98% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California San Diego students is 96.8% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($20,782 vs. $10,561)
UCSD vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 140 points higher than at OU (1204)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at OU (27)
- Accepted freshman UCSD students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than UCSD (23.7%)
UCSD vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD or OU? 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 OU and UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of California San Diego earn on average $8,600 more per year than OU graduates after ten years. ($67,900 vs. $59,300)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $20,000)
- UCSD graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($191 vs. $206)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/