| UCI vs. CSUN |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#44 in National Universities #99 in World University Rankings #15 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #21 in Federal Region IX Universities #49 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,237 California Residents $45,014 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,095 California Residents $18,975 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,275 California Residents $29,377 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,529 California Residents $18,033 Out-of-State |
| More$18,266 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,447 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter21.15% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91.23% |
| Favorable22.47% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.99% |
| 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 |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller35,937 | Total Enrollment | Larger37,579 |
| Smaller28,662 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,181 |
| Larger7,275 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,398 |
| Smaller2,519 | Online Student Population | Larger3,333 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher86% | Graduate Rate | Lower55% |
| Higher6% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower5% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,693) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,416) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,642) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
| 2,545 | Number of faculties | 1,943 |
| Higher$158,235 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$99,651 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.