| UCI vs. UHM |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#44 in National Universities #99 in World University Rankings #15 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #96 in National Universities #1 in Hawaii Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very 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 | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,752 California Residents $46,640 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,186 Hawaii Residents $34,218 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$14,827 California Residents $29,929 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,502 Hawaii Residents $34,550 Out-of-State |
| More$20,868 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,779 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter28.57% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.60% |
| Lower19.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.43% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger37,297 | Total Enrollment | Smaller20,028 |
| Larger30,204 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller15,375 |
| Larger7,093 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,653 |
| Smaller614 | Online Student Population | Larger1,558 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher87% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,693) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,323) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,994) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 2,669 | Number of faculty | 1,649 |
| Higher$173,702 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$130,051 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.