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UCSD vs UCLA

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

Metric	UCSD	UCLA
Acceptance Rate	24%	8.6%
SAT Range (25th-75th)	1290–1490	1290–1510
Average GPA	4.10	3.95
Undergrad Enrollment	33,100	32,420
Type	Public	Public
Location	La Jolla, CA	Los Angeles, CA
Founded	1960	1919
Test Policy	Test-Blind	Test-Blind
Need-Blind	No	No
Meets Full Need	No	No

Which is right for you?

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

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UCSD: ConsideredUCLA: Important

UCSD

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

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UCLA

Most-applied-to university in America, with elite athletics and academics.

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UCSD Scattergram

GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

UCLA Scattergram

GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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