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USD Florida State San Diego State UCSB UCI UCLA UC Davis Georgia UW-Seattle UCF Clemson UC Berkeley| University of California San Diego | University of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSD | Florida | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 42,006 | 55,211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #78 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | ufl.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $4,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $25,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $10,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,111 | $11,740 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,782 | $10,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 92% |
Admission |
UCSD | Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 131,197 | 64,473 | ||
| Admitted | 31,103 | 15,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 43.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1300/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCSD | Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $15,815 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $163 |
Diversity |
UCSD | Florida | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UCSD | Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than UCSD based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 42,006 students)
UCSD vs. Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or Florida?
- University of California San Diego is 158.3% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62% higher at UCSD than University of Florida ($41,636.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than UCSD ($11,740 vs. $16,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 52.6% lower than costs at University of California San Diego ($10,950 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than University of California San Diego (92% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California San Diego students is 96.9% larger than aid received University of Florida ($20,782 vs. $10,555)
UCSD vs. Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD or Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida or UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 67 points higher than at Florida (1277)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Florida (29)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UCSD (3.82)
- UCSD has a higher acceptance rate (23.7%) than Florida (23.3%)
UCSD vs. Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD or Florida? 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 Florida and UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than University of Florida (85% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from University of California San Diego earn on average $5,300 more per year than Florida graduates after ten years. ($67,900 vs. $62,600)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $2,685 lower median federal student loan debt than UCSD graduates. ($15,815 vs. $18,500)
- Florida graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than UCSD graduates. ($163 vs. $191)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/