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University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA
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California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA
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Rankings*
#10 in Federal Region IX Universities
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$14,560 California Residents
$45,337 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$7,073 California Residents
$18,953 Out-of-State
expensive$14,855 California Residents
$29,957 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$8,507 California Residents
$18,011 Out-of-State
More$20,896Average Financial Aid AmountLess$8,389
Admission
Tighter46.92%Acceptance RateEasier66.72%
Lower12.48%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable16.23%
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
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller19,478Total EnrollmentLarger40,386
Smaller17,502Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger35,432
Smaller1,976Graduate Student PopulationLarger4,954
Smaller98Online Student PopulationLarger4,122
Completion & Outcomes
Higher76%Graduate RateLower69%
Higher5%Transfer-out RateLower2%
Higher88%Retention RateLower86%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,440)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,277)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,506)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty23 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty24 to 1
918Number of faculties2,017
Higher$146,915Average Faculty SalaryLower$101,452
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.