| UCSD vs. FSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#38 in National Universities #31 in World University Rankings #11 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #63 in National Universities #3 in Florida 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 | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,265 California Residents $46,042 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$5,656 Florida Residents $18,786 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,535 California Residents $29,637 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,553 Florida Residents $26,707 Out-of-State |
| More$20,811 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,725 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,290 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter23.71% | Acceptance Rate | Easier25.04% |
| Lower21.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.86% |
| High School GPA 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 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 | ||
| Smaller42,006 | Total Enrollment | Larger44,161 |
| Larger33,096 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller32,936 |
| Smaller8,910 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,225 |
| Smaller48 | Online Student Population | Larger5,458 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher87% | Graduate Rate | Lower84% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| Lower93% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 18,165) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,709) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,148) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 3,433 | Number of faculties | 2,045 |
| Higher$158,600 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$110,317 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.