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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Anderson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | AU | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $277 |
Diversity |
USD | AU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
USD | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 31% | ||
Campus |
USD | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 4,121 students)
USD vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or AU?
- University of San Diego is 74.4% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.4% higher at USD than Anderson University ($53,810.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than USD ($21,633 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 51.5% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($11,230 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 49.2% larger than aid received Anderson University ($36,408 vs. $24,409)
USD vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 158 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming USD students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at AU (3.72)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than AU (45.4%)
USD vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or AU? 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 AU and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Anderson University (75% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $32,700 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $37,500)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $3,958 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($22,904 vs. $26,862)
- USD graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($236 vs. $277)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/