| HMC vs. USD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#8 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #71 in National Universities #22 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$68,613 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$59,486 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $31,240 |
| More$41,737 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$35,976 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,540 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter12.66% | Acceptance Rate | Easier52.38% |
| Favorable35.81% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.39% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller951 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,714 |
| Smaller951 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,851 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 3,863 |
| - | Online Student Population | 1,470 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher92% | Graduate Rate | Lower84% |
| 6% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 918) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,484) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,916) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 117 | Number of faculty | 982 |
| Higher$138,166 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$118,808 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.