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Overview |
CSUDH | USD | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 83% |
Admission |
CSUDH | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 4, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSUDH | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $236 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | USD | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
CSUDH | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (16,426 students vs. 8,815 students)
CSUDH vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or USD?
- University of San Diego is 837.1% more expensive to attend than CSUDH for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.4% higher at USD than California State University Dominguez Hills ($53,810.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than USD ($5,068 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Dominguez Hills are 6.1% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($16,035 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Dominguez Hills than University of San Diego (90% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 270.8% larger than aid received California State University Dominguez Hills ($36,408 vs. $9,819)
CSUDH vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or CSUDH .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at CSUDH (3.16)
- CSUDH has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than USD (52.6%)
CSUDH vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH or USD? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between USD and CSUDH.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (75% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $23,400 more per year than CSUDH graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $46,800)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $8,942 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($13,962 vs. $22,904)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($144 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/