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Overview |
Biola University | USD | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Biola University | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Biola University | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $236 |
Diversity |
Biola University | USD | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Biola University | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | 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 Biola University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 5,387 students)
Biola University vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or USD?
- University of San Diego is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Biola University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at USD than Biola University ($53,810.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Biola University than USD ($31,522 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 61.7% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($10,522 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 37.3% larger than aid received Biola University ($36,408 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 121 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming USD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Biola University (25)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- Biola University has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than USD (52.6%)
Biola University vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University 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 Biola University.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Biola University (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $21,300 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $48,900)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $1,596 lower median federal student loan debt than Biola University graduates. ($22,904 vs. $24,500)
- USD graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Biola University graduates. ($236 vs. $253)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/