| UC Santa Cruz vs. Cal Poly |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#68 in National Universities #21 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #1 in Federal Region IX Universities #24 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,560 California Residents $45,337 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,075 California Residents $30,995 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,855 California Residents $29,957 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,509 California Residents $22,013 Out-of-State |
| More$20,896 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,853 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier46.92% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter30.43% |
| Lower12.48% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.57% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller19,478 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,000 |
| Smaller17,502 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger21,026 |
| Larger1,976 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller974 |
| Smaller98 | Online Student Population | Larger151 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower76% | Graduate Rate | Higher85% |
| Higher5% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Lower88% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,440) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,770) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty23 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 918 | Number of faculties | 1,264 |
| Higher$146,915 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$103,248 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.