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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 | University of La Verne | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSD | La Verne | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | La Verne, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 42,376 | 5,596 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #370 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | laverne.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | La Verne | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $45,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $45,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,198 | $15,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,293 | $27,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,176 | $34,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 98% |
Admission |
UCSD | La Verne | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 130,771 | 10,813 | ||
| Admitted | 32,062 | 5,242 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.5% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 970/1303 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
UCSD | La Verne | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | La Verne | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $258 |
Diversity |
UCSD | La Verne | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
UCSD | La Verne | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | La Verne | ||
| 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 La Verne based on total student enrollment (42,376 students vs. 5,596 students)
UCSD vs. La Verne Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or La Verne?
- University of La Verne is 287.4% more expensive to attend than UCSD for in-state tuition ($45,850.00 vs. $11,834.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at La Verne than University of California San Diego ($45,850.00 vs. $42,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California San Diego than La Verne ($13,293 vs. $27,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of La Verne are 13.3% lower than costs at University of California San Diego ($15,180 vs. $17,198)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of La Verne than University of California San Diego (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of La Verne students is 41.9% larger than aid received University of California San Diego ($34,314 vs. $24,176)
UCSD vs. La Verne Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD or La Verne? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Verne or UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 310 points higher than at La Verne (1034)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at La Verne (22)
- Accepted freshman UCSD students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at La Verne (3.24)
- La Verne has a higher acceptance rate (48.5%) than UCSD (24.5%)
UCSD vs. La Verne Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD or La Verne? 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 La Verne and UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than University of La Verne (85% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of California San Diego earn on average $15,900 more per year than La Verne graduates after ten years. ($67,900 vs. $52,000)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than La Verne graduates. ($18,500 vs. $25,000)
- UCSD graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than La Verne graduates. ($191 vs. $258)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Verne students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/