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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| La Sierra University | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
La Sierra University | USD | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasierra.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Sierra University | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,912 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,912 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,325 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,076 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,867 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
La Sierra University | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,878 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 1,725 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
La Sierra University | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Sierra University | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $236 |
Diversity |
La Sierra University | USD | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
La Sierra University | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 40% | ||
Campus |
La Sierra University | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than La Sierra University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 1,614 students)
La Sierra University vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Sierra University or USD?
- University of San Diego is 58.7% more expensive to attend than La Sierra University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at USD than La Sierra University ($53,810.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Sierra University than USD ($25,076 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 50.2% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($11,325 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 66.5% larger than aid received La Sierra University ($36,408 vs. $21,867)
La Sierra University vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Sierra University or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or La Sierra University .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 307 points higher than at La Sierra University (929)
- Incoming USD students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at La Sierra University (19)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at La Sierra University (3.54)
- La Sierra University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than USD (52.6%)
La Sierra University vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Sierra 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 La Sierra University.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than La Sierra University (75% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $18,300 more per year than La Sierra University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $51,900)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $7,096 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($22,904 vs. $30,000)
- USD graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($236 vs. $310)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University 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/