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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Moravian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Moravian College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 2,533 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #261 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | moravian.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Moravian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $48,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $48,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $14,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $31,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $31,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Moravian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 3,284 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 2,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1253 | |||
| 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 |
USD | Moravian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Moravian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
USD | Moravian College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
USD | Moravian College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 37% | ||
Campus |
USD | Moravian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Moravian College based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 2,533 students)
USD vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Moravian College?
- University of San Diego is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Moravian College for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $48,569.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at USD than Moravian University ($53,810.00 vs. $48,569.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Moravian University than USD ($31,168 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Moravian University are 14.1% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($14,904 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 15.5% larger than aid received Moravian University ($36,408 vs. $31,527)
USD vs. Moravian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Moravian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moravian College or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 230 points higher than at Moravian College (1006)
- Incoming USD students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Moravian College (21)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Moravian College (3.55)
- Moravian College has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or Moravian College? 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 Moravian College and USD.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than University of San Diego (76% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $19,400 more per year than Moravian College graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $50,800)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $4,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($22,904 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/