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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly UC Davis| University of the Pacific | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UOP | USD | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,277 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,918 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,918 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,420 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,164 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,322 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
UOP | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,891 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 5,492 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1423 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
UOP | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $236 |
Diversity |
UOP | USD | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UOP | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UOP | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than UOP based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 6,277 students)
UOP vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or USD?
- University of San Diego is 1.7% more expensive to attend than UOP for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $52,918.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at USD than University of the Pacific ($53,810.00 vs. $52,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Pacific than USD ($28,164 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 18% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($14,420 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Pacific than University of San Diego (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 5.3% larger than aid received University of San Diego ($38,322 vs. $36,408)
UOP vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or UOP .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 84 points higher than at UOP (1152)
- Incoming USD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UOP (26)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than USD (52.6%)
UOP vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP or USD? 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 USD and UOP.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than University of the Pacific (75% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $11,200 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $70,200)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $1,721 lower median federal student loan debt than UOP graduates. ($22,904 vs. $24,625)
- USD graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UOP graduates. ($236 vs. $254)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/