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 UC Riverside UTSA Michigan UCSB UC Davis SMU UT Arlington Cal Poly Florida Rice| University of California Santa Cruz | The University of Texas at Austin | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UCSC | UT Austin | ||
| Location | Santa Cruz, CA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,478 | 52,384 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #222 | #100 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsc.edu | utexas.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UCSC | UT Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $11,698 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $41,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,185 | $13,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,975 | $17,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,202 | $8,321 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 86% |
Admission |
UCSC | UT Austin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,912 | 60,055 | ||
| Admitted | 30,926 | 18,830 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 31.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 |
UCSC | UT Austin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UCSC | UT Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $68,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,959 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $230 |
Diversity |
UCSC | UT Austin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UCSC | UT Austin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UCSC | 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 UCSC based on total student enrollment (52,384 students vs. 19,478 students)
UCSC vs. UT Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSC or UT Austin?
- The University of Texas at Austin is 1.2% more expensive to attend than UCSC for in-state tuition ($11,698.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at UCSC 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 The University of Texas at Austin than UCSC ($17,434 vs. $17,975)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Austin are 39.3% lower than costs at University of California Santa Cruz ($13,058 vs. $18,185)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Austin than University of California Santa Cruz (86% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Santa Cruz students is 154.8% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($21,202 vs. $8,321)
UCSC vs. UT Austin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSC or UT Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Austin or UCSC .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 96 points higher than at UCSC (1201)
- Incoming UT Austin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UCSC (28)
- Accepted freshman UT Austin students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UCSC (3.63)
- UCSC has a higher acceptance rate (46.9%) than UT Austin (31.4%)
UCSC vs. UT Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSC 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 UCSC.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than University of California Santa Cruz (81% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $18,200 more per year than UCSC graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $50,400)
- University of California Santa Cruz students graduate with a $2,291 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($19,959 vs. $22,250)
- UCSC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($206 vs. $230)
- More UT Austin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCSC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/