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Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego, CA
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University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
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#23 in Federal Region IX Universities
Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$43,550Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$68,237
cheaper$11,880Graduate Tuitionexpensive$68,128
Less$16,826Average Financial Aid AmountMore$43,570
Admission
-Test Scores1,520 SAT
34 ACT
Easier81.93%Acceptance RateTighter12.02%
Lower26.74%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable41.18%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
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 CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller4,319Total EnrollmentLarger48,945
Smaller3,154Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger20,699
Smaller1,165Graduate Student PopulationLarger28,246
Smaller537Online Student PopulationLarger6,276
Completion & Outcomes
Lower75%Graduate RateHigher92%
19%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower85%Retention RateHigher97%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,765)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
391Number of faculties3,708
Lower$96,917Average Faculty SalaryHigher$150,249
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.