| San Diego State vs. UCD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#97 in National Universities #26 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #168 in National Universities #6 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,290 California Residents $20,170 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,017 Colorado Residents $28,209 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,724 California Residents $19,228 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,947 Colorado Residents $26,047 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,114 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,893 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter39.26% | Acceptance Rate | Easier74.58% |
| Favorable21.67% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.57% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger37,402 | Total Enrollment | Smaller23,744 |
| Larger32,194 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller14,055 |
| Smaller5,208 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,689 |
| Smaller1,456 | Online Student Population | Larger4,713 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher78% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher32% |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,250) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,688) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,680) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty25 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,858 | Number of faculties | 5,419 |
| Higher$106,213 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$85,112 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.