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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| Hope International University | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HIU | USD | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
HIU | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 261 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
HIU | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $236 |
Diversity |
HIU | USD | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
HIU | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 40% | ||
Campus |
HIU | 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 HIU based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 1,116 students)
HIU vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or USD?
- University of San Diego is 56% more expensive to attend than HIU for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at USD than Hope International University ($53,810.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope International University than USD ($26,146 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope International University are 30.3% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($13,050 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 57.8% larger than aid received Hope International University ($36,408 vs. $23,077)
HIU vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HIU or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or HIU .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 326 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming USD students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at HIU (3.26)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than HIU (32.2%)
HIU vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU 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 HIU.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Hope International University (75% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $30,500 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $39,700)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $3,096 lower median federal student loan debt than HIU graduates. ($22,904 vs. $26,000)
- USD graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than HIU graduates. ($236 vs. $268)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HIU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/