| UC Riverside vs. UCSD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#113 in National Universities #27 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #38 in National Universities #31 in World University Rankings #11 in California 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 Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$14,170 California Residents $44,947 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,265 California Residents $46,042 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$14,366 California Residents $29,468 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,535 California Residents $29,637 Out-of-State |
| Less$20,324 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,811 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier68.69% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter23.71% |
| Lower14.84% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.05% |
| 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 English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller26,809 | Total Enrollment | Larger42,006 |
| Smaller22,911 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger33,096 |
| Smaller3,898 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,910 |
| Larger145 | Online Student Population | Smaller48 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower76% | Graduate Rate | Higher87% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower87% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,600) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 18,165) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty24 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,211 | Number of faculties | 3,433 |
| Lower$140,862 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$158,600 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.