| UC Santa Cruz vs. PU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#68 in National Universities #21 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #62 in National Universities #60 in World University Rankings #2 in Indiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,560 California Residents $45,337 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,992 Indiana Residents $28,794 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,855 California Residents $29,957 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,992 Indiana Residents $28,794 Out-of-State |
| More$20,896 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,819 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT 31 ACT |
| Tighter46.92% | Acceptance Rate | Easier52.70% |
| Lower12.48% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable26.14% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller19,478 | Total Enrollment | Larger51,528 |
| Smaller17,502 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger38,593 |
| Smaller1,976 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,935 |
| Smaller98 | Online Student Population | Larger4,437 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower76% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower88% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,440) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,056) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,398) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty23 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 918 | Number of faculties | 2,405 |
| Higher$146,915 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$121,387 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.