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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| The National Hispanic University | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NHU | USD | ||
| Location | San Jose, California | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nhu.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
NHU | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,896 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,896 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,171 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,015 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 83% |
Admission |
NHU | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 144 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 142 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.9% | 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 applicable | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
NHU | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NHU | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $236 |
Diversity |
NHU | USD | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 43% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
NHU | USD | ||
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| % In-State | - | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 40% | ||
Campus |
NHU | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than NHU based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 0 students)
NHU vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NHU or USD?
- University of San Diego is 581.5% more expensive to attend than NHU for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $7,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 581.5% higher at USD than The National Hispanic University ($53,810.00 vs. $7,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The National Hispanic University than USD ($17,171 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The National Hispanic University are 69.3% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($10,050 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The National Hispanic University than University of San Diego (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 505.3% larger than aid received The National Hispanic University ($36,408 vs. $6,015)
NHU vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NHU or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or NHU .
- NHU has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than USD (52.6%)
NHU vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NHU 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 NHU.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than The National Hispanic University (75% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/