San Luis Obispo, CA · Irvine, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | UC Irvine | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 31.3% | 28.6% |
| In-State Tuition | $13,596 | $15,722 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $34,665 | $49,922 |
| Average Net Price | $17,453 | $15,889 |
| Graduation Rate | 86.0% | 87.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 23,069 | 37,297 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 19 | 19 |
GradFax Analysis
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo accepts 31.3% of applicants. UC Irvine accepts 28.6%. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's in-state tuition is $13,596. UC Irvine's is $15,722. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 86% at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, 87% at UC Irvine.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
UC Irvine. It accepts 28.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC Irvine, on average. After aid, students pay $15,889/year versus $17,453/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is at 86%; UC Irvine is at 87%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.