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Common questions
Is California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo or University of California-San Diego harder to get into?
University of California-San Diego is more selective, with a 27% acceptance rate versus 31% at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.
Which is cheaper, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo or University of California-San Diego?
University of California-San Diego has the lower average net price ($12,470 versus $16,665). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.