Side-by-side
California State University-Fullerton vs University of California-Irvine
The numbers that actually decide it — net price after aid, how hard each is to get into, and how many students finish — compared straight across. Net price beats sticker price every time.
Same s setting in the West, but more selective (29% vs 91%) — a stretch target if California State University-Fullerton is already on your list.
| California State University-Fullerton | University of California-Irvine | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 91% | 29% |
| Net price (in-state) what the average family actually pays after aid | $7,470 | $15,722 |
| Net price (out-of-state) | $20,070 | $49,922 |
| Sticker tuition (in-state) | $7,470 | $15,722 |
| Sticker tuition (out-of-state) | $20,070 | $49,922 |
| Graduation rate | 70% | 86% |
| Total enrollment | 38,546 | 30,197 |
Net price = sticker price minus the average grant aid for that school (IPEDS / Dept. of Education data). Real numbers vary by family income and student stats — verify each school's own Net Price Calculator before committing. Canonical: /compare/california-state-university-fullerton-vs-university-of-california-irvine.