College comparison

UCI vs UCSD

Side-by-side admissions data for University of California, Irvine and University of California, San Diego. See which school matches your profile.

Metric	UCI	UCSD
Acceptance Rate	21%	24%
SAT Range (25th-75th)	1210–1430	1290–1490
Average GPA	4.00	4.10
Undergrad Enrollment	29,300	33,100
Type	Public	Public
Location	Irvine, CA	La Jolla, CA
Founded	1965	1960
Test Policy	Test-Blind	Test-Blind
Need-Blind	No	No
Meets Full Need	No	No

Which is right for you?

UCI and UCSD weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.

Both schools weight admissions factors similarly according to CDS data. The difference comes down to your personal fit, campus culture, and academic interests.

UCI

Young, diverse UC with strong CS and growing medical research.

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UCSD

STEM research giant on the coast — strong bioengineering and CS programs.

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UCI Scattergram

GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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