Irvine, CA · La Jolla, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| UC Irvine | UC San Diego | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 28.6% | 26.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $15,722 | $16,758 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $49,922 | $50,958 |
| Average Net Price | $15,889 | $14,047 |
| Graduation Rate | 87.0% | 86.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 37,297 | 44,256 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 19 | 19 |
GradFax Analysis
UC Irvine accepts 28.6% of applicants. UC San Diego accepts 26.7%. Tuition is close: $15,722 at UC Irvine, $16,758 at UC San Diego. Six-year graduation rates are close: 87% at UC Irvine, 86% at UC San Diego.
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 San Diego. It accepts 26.7% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC San Diego, on average. After aid, students pay $14,047/year versus $15,889/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. UC Irvine is at 87%; UC San Diego 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.