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Biola UniversityLa Mirada, CA
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University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Doctoral/Research University
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Other)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$46,704Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$68,237
cheaper$12,420Graduate Tuitionexpensive$68,128
Less$23,947Average Financial Aid AmountMore$43,570
Admission
Lower1,250 SAT
26 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,520 SAT
34 ACT
Easier56.63%Acceptance RateTighter12.02%
Lower29.52%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable41.18%
High School GPA
High School Record
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
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
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller5,387Total EnrollmentLarger48,945
Smaller3,499Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger20,699
Smaller1,888Graduate Student PopulationLarger28,246
Smaller935Online Student PopulationLarger6,276
Completion & Outcomes
Lower72%Graduate RateHigher92%
Lower84%Retention RateHigher97%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,750)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,500)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,930)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty13 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty9 to 1
385Number of faculties3,708
Lower$88,769Average Faculty SalaryHigher$150,249
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.