| UCSD vs. San Diego State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#38 in National Universities #31 in World University Rankings #11 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #97 in National Universities #26 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,788 California Residents $47,676 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,728 California Residents $21,328 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,097 California Residents $30,199 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,252 California Residents $20,332 Out-of-State |
| More$21,788 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,538 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter26.71% | Acceptance Rate | Easier36.19% |
| Favorable20.41% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.36% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Larger44,256 | Total Enrollment | Smaller41,137 |
| Smaller34,955 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger35,782 |
| Larger9,301 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,355 |
| Smaller236 | Online Student Population | Larger2,454 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher86% | Graduate Rate | Lower76% |
| Higher4% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower2% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 18,165) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,688) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty27 to 1 |
| 3,651 | Number of faculty | 2,117 |
| Higher$172,028 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$117,223 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.