Irvine, CA · La Jolla, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| UC Irvine | UC San Diego | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 25.6% | 24.5% |
| In-State Tuition | $14,237 | $15,265 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $45,014 | $46,042 |
| Average Net Price | $14,647 | $13,293 |
| Graduation Rate | 86.0% | 88.0% |
GradFax Analysis
UC Irvine accepts 25.6% of applicants. UC San Diego accepts 24.5%. Tuition is close: $14,237 at UC Irvine, $15,265 at UC San Diego. Six-year graduation rates are close: 86% at UC Irvine, 88% 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 24.5% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC San Diego, on average. After aid, students pay $13,293/year versus $14,647/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
UC San Diego: 88% of students finish in 6 years. 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.