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UCLA UCSD Loyola Marymount UCSB UC Davis UC Riverside UCSC USD UC Berkeley Oxy Cal Poly Pepperdine| University of California Irvine | Santa Clara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCI | SCU | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Santa Clara, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,937 | 9,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #62 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uci.edu | scu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCI | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $56,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $56,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,699 | $17,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,033 | $50,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,411 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 72% |
Admission |
UCI | SCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 119,191 | 16,650 | ||
| Admitted | 25,212 | 8,677 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.2% | 52.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1290/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jan 7, 2025 |
Academics |
UCI | SCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCI | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $81,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $222 |
Diversity |
UCI | SCU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UCI | SCU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UCI | SCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Irvine is larger than than SCU based on total student enrollment (35,937 students vs. 9,178 students)
UCI vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCI or SCU?
- Santa Clara University is 391.9% more expensive to attend than UCI for in-state tuition ($56,880.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at SCU than University of California Irvine ($56,880.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Irvine than SCU ($14,033 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Clara University are 3.4% lower than costs at University of California Irvine ($17,112 vs. $17,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Irvine than Santa Clara University (80% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Clara University students is 45.3% larger than aid received University of California Irvine ($25,295 vs. $17,411)
UCI vs. SCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCI or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or UCI .
- The average SAT score at Santa Clara University (1313) is 138 points higher than at UCI (1175)
- Incoming SCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UCI (27)
- Accepted freshman UCI students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SCU (3.67)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than UCI (21.2%)
UCI vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCI or SCU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SCU and UCI.
- The graduation rate at UCI is the same as at Santa Clara University (85% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $20,100 more per year than UCI graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $61,800)
- University of California Irvine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($17,000 vs. $21,500)
- UCI graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($175 vs. $222)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCI students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/