| ASU Tempe vs. USC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#81 in National Universities #126 in World University Rankings #1 in Arizona Colleges | Rankings* | #20 in National Universities #66 in World University Rankings #7 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,051 Arizona Residents $32,193 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$68,237 |
| cheaper$13,389 Arizona Residents $26,735 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$68,128 |
| Less$12,108 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$43,570 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,520 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier89.75% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter12.02% |
| Lower24.54% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable41.18% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger80,065 | Total Enrollment | Smaller48,945 |
| Larger65,492 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller20,699 |
| Smaller14,573 | Graduate Student Population | Larger28,246 |
| Smaller4,395 | Online Student Population | Larger6,276 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower66% | Graduate Rate | Higher92% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,179) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,500) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,930) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 4,304 | Number of faculties | 3,708 |
| Lower$107,320 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$150,249 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.