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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Park University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Park University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Parkville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 7,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | park.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $12,231 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $12,231 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $15,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $7,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 85% |
Admission |
USD | Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USD | Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $201 |
Diversity |
USD | Park University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
USD | Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 60% | ||
Campus |
USD | Park University | ||
| 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 Park University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 7,662 students)
USD vs. Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Park University?
- University of San Diego is 339.9% more expensive to attend than Park University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- Out of state tuition is 339.9% higher at USD than Park University ($53,810.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Park University than USD ($15,858 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 104.2% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($8,330 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Park University than University of San Diego (85% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 416.9% larger than aid received Park University ($36,408 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Park University or USD .
USD vs. Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or Park University? 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 Park University and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Park University (75% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $20,600 more per year than Park University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $49,600)
- Park University students graduate with a $3,404 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,904)
- Park University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($201 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Park 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/