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USD San Diego State UCSB UCI UCLA UC Davis UW-Seattle UC Berkeley UC Riverside Purdue Michigan UT Austin| University of California San Diego | University of the Pacific | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSD | UOP | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | Stockton, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 42,006 | 6,277 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #161 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | pacific.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | UOP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $52,918 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $52,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $14,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,111 | $28,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,782 | $38,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 96% |
Admission |
UCSD | UOP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 131,197 | 5,891 | ||
| Admitted | 31,103 | 5,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 25/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1120/1423 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UCSD | UOP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | UOP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $81,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $24,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $254 |
Diversity |
UCSD | UOP | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UCSD | UOP | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | UOP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 UOP based on total student enrollment (42,006 students vs. 6,277 students)
UCSD vs. UOP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or UOP?
- University of the Pacific is 357.6% more expensive to attend than UCSD for in-state tuition ($52,918.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at UOP than University of California San Diego ($52,918.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California San Diego than UOP ($16,111 vs. $28,164)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 15.9% lower than costs at University of California San Diego ($14,420 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Pacific than University of California San Diego (96% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 84.4% larger than aid received University of California San Diego ($38,322 vs. $20,782)
UCSD vs. UOP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD or UOP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UOP or UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 192 points higher than at UOP (1152)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UOP (26)
- Accepted freshman UCSD students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than UCSD (23.7%)
UCSD vs. UOP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD or UOP? 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 UOP and UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than University of the Pacific (85% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $13,500 more per year than UCSD graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $67,900)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $6,125 lower median federal student loan debt than UOP graduates. ($18,500 vs. $24,625)
- UCSD graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than UOP graduates. ($191 vs. $254)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/