USC vs. UCI |
#20 in National Universities #66 in World University Rankings #7 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #44 in National Universities #99 in World University Rankings #15 in California Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$68,237 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,237 California Residents $45,014 Out-of-State |
expensive$68,128 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,275 California Residents $29,377 Out-of-State |
More$43,570 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$18,266 |
Admission | ||
1,520 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | - |
Tighter12.02% | Acceptance Rate | Easier21.15% |
Favorable41.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.47% |
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 Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Larger48,945 | Total Enrollment | Smaller35,937 |
Smaller20,699 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger28,662 |
Larger28,246 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller7,275 |
Larger6,276 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,519 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher92% | Graduate Rate | Lower86% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower91% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,500) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,693) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,930) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
3,708 | Number of faculties | 2,545 |
Lower$150,249 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$158,235 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.