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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| Western International University | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
West | USD | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 905 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | west.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
West | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,000 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,000 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $2,160 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,911 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,419 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 20% | 83% |
Admission |
West | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
West | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 2% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,438 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $236 |
Diversity |
West | USD | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
West | USD | ||
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| % In-State | - | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 40% | ||
Campus |
West | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than West based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 905 students)
West vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West or USD?
- University of San Diego is 796.8% more expensive to attend than West for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $6,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 796.8% higher at USD than Western International University ($53,810.00 vs. $6,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western International University than USD ($5,911 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western International University are 687.5% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($2,160 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than Western International University (83% vs. 20%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 571.9% larger than aid received Western International University ($36,408 vs. $5,419)
Which college is harder to get into, West or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or West .
West vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West 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 West.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Western International University (75% vs. 2%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $17,100 more per year than West graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $53,100)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $3,534 lower median federal student loan debt than West graduates. ($22,904 vs. $26,438)
- USD graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than West graduates. ($236 vs. $273)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/