| Cal State LA vs. UCSD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#17 in Federal Region IX Universities #47 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #38 in National Universities #31 in World University Rankings #11 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,818 California Residents $18,698 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,265 California Residents $46,042 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,252 California Residents $17,756 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,535 California Residents $29,637 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,096 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,811 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier86.94% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter23.71% |
| Lower13.19% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.05% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller26,460 | Total Enrollment | Larger42,006 |
| Smaller22,737 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger33,096 |
| Smaller3,723 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,910 |
| Larger1,227 | Online Student Population | Smaller48 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher87% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,483) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 18,165) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,950) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,551 | Number of faculties | 3,433 |
| Lower$98,765 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$158,600 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.