| UCSD vs. WLAC |
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|---|---|---|
#38 in National Universities #31 in World University Rankings #11 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #56 in California Community Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,788 California Residents $47,676 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$1,238 California Residents $10,572 Out-of-State |
| $15,097 California Residents $30,199 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$21,788 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$3,507 |
| Admission | ||
| 26.71% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 20.41% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| 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) | |
| 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 | Smaller9,255 |
| Larger34,955 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,255 |
| 9,301 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Smaller236 | Online Student Population | Larger6,138 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher86% | Graduate Rate | Lower28% |
| Lower4% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher12% |
| 94% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 18,165) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty26 to 1 |
| 3,651 | Number of faculty | 374 |
| Higher$172,028 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$116,127 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.