San Luis Obispo, CA · Irvine, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | UC Irvine | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 29.8% | 25.6% |
| In-State Tuition | $11,075 | $14,237 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $30,995 | $45,014 |
| Average Net Price | $16,888 | $14,647 |
| Graduation Rate | 85.0% | 86.0% |
GradFax Analysis
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo accepts 29.8% of applicants. UC Irvine accepts 25.6%. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's in-state tuition is $11,075. UC Irvine's is $14,237. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 85% at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, 86% 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 25.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC Irvine, on average. After aid, students pay $14,647/year versus $16,888/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is at 85%; UC Irvine is at 86%.
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.