| UCSD vs. DU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#38 in National Universities #31 in World University Rankings #11 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #99 in National Universities #4 in Colorado 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 | 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$59,340 |
| cheaper$14,535 California Residents $29,637 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$58,347 |
| Less$20,811 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$31,610 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter23.71% | Acceptance Rate | Easier77.68% |
| Favorable21.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.90% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger42,006 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,734 |
| Larger33,096 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,151 |
| Larger8,910 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller7,583 |
| Smaller48 | Online Student Population | Larger3,134 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher87% | Graduate Rate | Lower77% |
| Higher93% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| 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: 2,647) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,925) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 3,433 | Number of faculties | 1,513 |
| Higher$158,600 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$106,657 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.