| UCSD vs. Tufts |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#38 in National Universities #31 in World University Rankings #11 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #24 in National Universities #5 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,265 California Residents $46,042 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$67,844 |
| cheaper$14,535 California Residents $29,637 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$49,476 |
| Less$20,811 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$49,857 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,510 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier23.71% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter9.69% |
| Lower21.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable50.13% |
| 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 Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger42,006 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,431 |
| Larger33,096 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,815 |
| Larger8,910 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,616 |
| Smaller48 | Online Student Population | Larger697 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower87% | Graduate Rate | Higher93% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 4% |
| Lower93% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 18,165) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,216) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,636) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 3,433 | Number of faculties | 1,426 |
| Higher$158,600 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$122,053 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.