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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| American Jewish University | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AJU | USD | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 108 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ajula.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
AJU | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,394 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,394 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,864 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 83% |
Admission |
AJU | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
AJU | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AJU | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $236 |
Diversity |
AJU | USD | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 70% | 3% |
Students |
AJU | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 40% | ||
Campus |
AJU | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than AJU based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 108 students)
AJU vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AJU or USD?
- University of San Diego is 71.4% more expensive to attend than AJU for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $31,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at USD than American Jewish University ($53,810.00 vs. $31,394.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Jewish University are 14.4% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($14,864 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than American Jewish University (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is ?% larger than aid received American Jewish University ($36,408 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AJU or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or AJU .
AJU vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AJU 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 AJU.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than American Jewish University (75% vs. 44%)
- American Jewish University students graduate with a $4,154 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,904)
- AJU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($193 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AJU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/