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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
STEM research giant on the coast — strong bioengineering and CS programs.
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Most-applied-to university in America, with elite athletics and academics.
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