| UC Santa Cruz vs. UT Austin |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#68 in National Universities #21 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #64 in National Universities #49 in World University Rankings #3 in Texas 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 Bachelor'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 Tuition | cheaper$11,678 Texas Residents $42,778 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,855 California Residents $29,957 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,012 Texas Residents $22,954 Out-of-State |
| More$20,896 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,302 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier46.92% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter31.35% |
| Lower12.48% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable48.37% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA 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 | Larger52,384 |
| Smaller17,502 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger41,309 |
| Smaller1,976 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,075 |
| Smaller98 | Online Student Population | Larger375 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower76% | Graduate Rate | Higher87% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower88% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,440) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,953) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty23 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 918 | Number of faculties | 3,319 |
| Higher$146,915 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$133,806 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.