University of California-San Diego vs Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is about 18% cheaper in tuition. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is easier to get into (61% vs 27%).

 

University of California-San DiegoPennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Location

La Jolla, CA

University Park, PA

Tuition / yr

$50,958

$41,790

Admission rate

27%

61%

Top program earnings

$148,262

$129,079

Students

34,948

42,284

Programs

200

489

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