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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Woodbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Woodbury University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Burbank, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | woodbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Woodbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $43,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $43,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $32,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $23,816 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 96% |
Admission |
USD | Woodbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 1,460 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 | Woodbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Woodbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $320 |
Diversity |
USD | Woodbury University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
USD | Woodbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 21% | ||
Campus |
USD | Woodbury 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 Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 943 students)
USD vs. Woodbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Woodbury University?
- University of San Diego is 24% more expensive to attend than Woodbury University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at USD than Woodbury University ($53,810.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Woodbury University than USD ($32,182 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Woodbury University are 20.3% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($14,138 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Woodbury University than University of San Diego (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 52.9% larger than aid received Woodbury University ($36,408 vs. $23,816)
USD vs. Woodbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Woodbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Woodbury University or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 292 points higher than at Woodbury University (944)
- Incoming USD students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Woodbury University (19)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Woodbury University (3.39)
- Woodbury University has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Woodbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or Woodbury 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 Woodbury University and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Woodbury University (75% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $19,700 more per year than Woodbury University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $50,500)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $8,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($22,904 vs. $31,000)
- USD graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($236 vs. $320)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/