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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Goodwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Goodwin | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | East Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 3,158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | goodwin.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Goodwin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $19,998 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $19,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $6,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $23,934 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $12,223 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 95% |
Admission |
USD | Goodwin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | Open | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | Goodwin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Goodwin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $32,120 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $332 |
Diversity |
USD | Goodwin | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 84% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
USD | Goodwin | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 3% | ||
Campus |
USD | Goodwin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Goodwin based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 3,158 students)
USD vs. Goodwin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Goodwin?
- University of San Diego is 169.1% more expensive to attend than Goodwin for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $19,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.1% higher at USD than Goodwin College ($53,810.00 vs. $19,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goodwin College than USD ($23,934 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goodwin College are 174.4% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($6,200 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goodwin College than University of San Diego (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 197.9% larger than aid received Goodwin College ($36,408 vs. $12,223)
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Goodwin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goodwin or USD .
USD vs. Goodwin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or Goodwin? 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 Goodwin and USD.
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $33,100 more per year than Goodwin graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $37,100)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $9,216 lower median federal student loan debt than Goodwin graduates. ($22,904 vs. $32,120)
- USD graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Goodwin graduates. ($236 vs. $332)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goodwin students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/