La Jolla, CA · Los Angeles, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| UC San Diego | USC | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 26.7% | 9.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $16,758 | $72,097 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $50,958 | $72,097 |
| Average Net Price | $14,047 | $43,412 |
| Graduation Rate | 86.0% | 92.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 44,256 | 46,566 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 19 | 9 |
GradFax Analysis
UC San Diego accepts 26.7% of applicants. USC accepts 9.8%. UC San Diego's in-state tuition is $16,758. USC's is $72,097. That's a $55,339 difference per year. UC San Diego graduates 86% of students in 6 years. USC graduates 92%.
Bottom Line
UC San Diego is public; USC is private. If you're an in-state student, UC San Diego will cost significantly less. Check the net price numbers above before deciding.
After aid, the average student pays $14,047/year at UC San Diego and $43,412/year at USC. UC San Diego is cheaper for most people.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
USC. It accepts 9.8% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC San Diego, on average. After aid, students pay $14,047/year versus $43,412/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
USC: 92% of students finish in 6 years. 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.