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Overview |
USD | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | |||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
USD | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
USD | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 86% | ||
Campus |
USD | Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 2,872 students)
USD vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Salve Regina University?
- University of San Diego is 18.9% more expensive to attend than Salve Regina University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at USD than Salve Regina University ($53,810.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of San Diego than Salve Regina University ($36,008 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salve Regina University are 3.1% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($16,500 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 35.9% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($36,408 vs. $26,787)
USD vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Salve Regina University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Salve Regina University (75% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $15,900 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $54,300)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $4,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($22,904 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/