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USD San Diego State UCSB UCI UCLA UC Davis UW-Seattle UC Berkeley UC Riverside Purdue Michigan UT Austin| University of California San Diego | Concordia University Irvine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSD | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | Irvine, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 42,376 | 3,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #466 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | cui.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $40,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $40,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,198 | $13,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,293 | $29,413 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,176 | $26,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
UCSD | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 130,771 | 4,564 | ||
| Admitted | 32,062 | 2,732 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.5% | 59.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1030/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
UCSD | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $22,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $234 |
Diversity |
UCSD | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 14% |
Students |
UCSD | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California San Diego is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (42,376 students vs. 3,481 students)
UCSD vs. Concordia University-Irvine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or Concordia University-Irvine?
- Concordia University Irvine is 242.3% more expensive to attend than UCSD for in-state tuition ($40,510.00 vs. $11,834.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at UCSD than Concordia University Irvine ($42,611.00 vs. $40,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California San Diego than Concordia University-Irvine ($13,293 vs. $29,413)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 29% lower than costs at University of California San Diego ($13,330 vs. $17,198)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than University of California San Diego (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 11.6% larger than aid received University of California San Diego ($26,988 vs. $24,176)
UCSD vs. Concordia University-Irvine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD or Concordia University-Irvine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Irvine or UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 315 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman UCSD students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (3.61)
- Concordia University-Irvine has a higher acceptance rate (59.9%) than UCSD (24.5%)
UCSD vs. Concordia University-Irvine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD or Concordia University-Irvine? 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 Concordia University-Irvine and UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than Concordia University Irvine (85% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of California San Diego earn on average $19,600 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($67,900 vs. $48,300)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $4,178 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($18,500 vs. $22,678)
- UCSD graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($191 vs. $234)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Irvine students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/