UCI vs. Cal Poly |
#44 in National Universities #99 in World University Rankings #15 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #1 in Federal Region IX Universities #24 in California Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$14,237 California Residents $45,014 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,075 California Residents $30,995 Out-of-State |
expensive$14,275 California Residents $29,377 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,509 California Residents $22,013 Out-of-State |
More$18,266 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,853 |
Admission | ||
Tighter21.15% | Acceptance Rate | Easier30.43% |
Lower22.47% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.57% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience |
Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger35,937 | Total Enrollment | Smaller22,000 |
Larger28,662 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller21,026 |
Larger7,275 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller974 |
Larger2,519 | Online Student Population | Smaller151 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher86% | Graduate Rate | Lower85% |
Higher6% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
Lower91% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,693) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702) |
✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,770) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
2,545 | Number of faculties | 1,264 |
Higher$158,235 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$103,248 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.