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Overview |
USF | Taylor University | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Upland, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 2,221 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #351 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | taylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | Taylor University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $37,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $37,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $27,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
USF | Taylor University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 2,099 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 1,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 1090/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
USF | Taylor University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | Taylor University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
USF | Taylor University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
USF | Taylor University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 50% | ||
Campus |
USF | Taylor University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Francisco is larger than than Taylor University based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 2,221 students)
USF vs. Taylor University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or Taylor University?
- University of San Francisco is 47.9% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at USF than Taylor University ($54,980.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than USF ($27,366 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 49.7% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($11,058 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than University of San Francisco (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 32.7% larger than aid received Taylor University ($30,916 vs. $23,303)
USF vs. Taylor University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or Taylor University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taylor University or USF .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 19 points higher than at USF (1172)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USF (26)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at USF (3.57)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than USF (71.2%)
USF vs. Taylor University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF or Taylor 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 Taylor University and USF.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than University of San Francisco (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $29,100 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/