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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | University of Evansville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | UE | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | |||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
USD | UE | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
USD | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 33% | ||
Campus |
USD | UE | ||
| 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 UE based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 2,017 students)
USD vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or UE?
- University of San Diego is 34.2% more expensive to attend than UE for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at USD than University of Evansville ($53,810.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than USD ($19,301 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Evansville are 22.9% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($13,840 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 6.9% larger than aid received University of Evansville ($36,408 vs. $34,067)
USD vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 79 points higher than at UE (1157)
- Incoming USD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UE (26)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at UE (3.71)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or UE? 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 UE and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than University of Evansville (75% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $24,200 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $46,000)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $4,096 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($22,904 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More UE 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/