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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 | Dominican University of California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSD | DUofC | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | San Rafael, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 42,006 | 1,877 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #407 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | dominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | DUofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $48,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $48,606 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $15,489 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,111 | $49,907 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,782 | $17,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 91% |
Admission |
UCSD | DUofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 131,197 | 1,746 | ||
| Admitted | 31,103 | 1,627 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 23/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1088/1236 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UCSD | DUofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | DUofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $279 |
Diversity |
UCSD | DUofC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
UCSD | DUofC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | DUofC | ||
| 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 DUofC based on total student enrollment (42,006 students vs. 1,877 students)
UCSD vs. DUofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or DUofC?
- Dominican University of California is 320.3% more expensive to attend than UCSD for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at DUofC than University of California San Diego ($48,606.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California San Diego than DUofC ($16,111 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University of California are 7.9% lower than costs at University of California San Diego ($15,489 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University of California than University of California San Diego (91% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California San Diego students is 20.9% larger than aid received Dominican University of California ($20,782 vs. $17,194)
UCSD vs. DUofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD or DUofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DUofC or UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 290 points higher than at DUofC (1054)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at DUofC (23)
- Accepted freshman UCSD students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at DUofC (3.66)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than UCSD (23.7%)
UCSD vs. DUofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD or DUofC? 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 DUofC and UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than Dominican University of California (85% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of California San Diego earn on average $9,500 more per year than DUofC graduates after ten years. ($67,900 vs. $58,400)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- UCSD graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DUofC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/