Head-to-head

Key differences

The biggest gaps between these schools, largest first.

1. 1

   U. California-San Diego grads earn $20K more ten years out than San Diego State's ($84,943 vs. $64,909)

   Median earnings, 10 yrs
2. 2

   U. California-San Diego's grants cover 34% of its full price on average, vs. 15% at San Diego State

   Aid generosity
3. 3

   U. California-San Diego graduates 8 pts more of its students than San Diego State (90% vs. 82%)

   Graduation rate
4. 4

   U. California-San Diego admits 27% vs. 37% at San Diego State

   Acceptance rate
5. 5

   U. California-San Diego is more diverse (index 0.76 vs. 0.73)

   Diversity index
6. 6

   U. California-San Diego has 2 pts more Pell recipients than San Diego State (34% vs. 32%)

   Pell Grant recipients

The shape of each school

Each axis is a national rank among 4-year colleges; further out = more of it.