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UT Austin USD UT Arlington San Diego State UCSB UNT UCI UH UCLA UC Davis UW-Seattle Texas Tech| University of California San Diego | The University of Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSD | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 42,006 | 31,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $39,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $12,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,111 | $13,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,782 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 66% |
Admission |
UCSD | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 131,197 | 21,500 | ||
| Admitted | 31,103 | 18,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1170/1430 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCSD | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $193 |
Diversity |
UCSD | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UCSD | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | UT Dallas | ||
| 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 San Diego is larger than than UT Dallas based on total student enrollment (42,006 students vs. 31,570 students)
UCSD vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or UT Dallas?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 25.9% more expensive to attend than UCSD for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at UCSD than The University of Texas at Dallas ($41,636.00 vs. $39,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than UCSD ($13,555 vs. $16,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Dallas are 37.6% lower than costs at University of California San Diego ($12,142 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Dallas than University of California San Diego (66% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California San Diego students is 39.9% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Dallas ($20,782 vs. $14,858)
UCSD vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 79 points higher than at UT Dallas (1265)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UT Dallas (28)
- Accepted freshman UCSD students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at UT Dallas (3.78)
- UT Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than UCSD (23.7%)
UCSD vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD or UT Dallas? 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 UT Dallas and UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than The University of Texas at Dallas (85% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of California San Diego earn on average $8,900 more per year than UT Dallas graduates after ten years. ($67,900 vs. $59,000)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Dallas graduates. ($18,500 vs. $18,750)
- UCSD graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UT Dallas graduates. ($191 vs. $193)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/