| SCU vs. BYU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#56 in National Universities #17 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #36 in National Universities #1 in Utah Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$61,293 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,688 |
| expensive$31,694 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,416 |
| More$29,147 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,507 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,420 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,360 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter48.00% | Acceptance Rate | Easier67.78% |
| Lower17.69% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable77.53% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller9,728 | Total Enrollment | Larger35,873 |
| Smaller6,577 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,952 |
| Larger3,151 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,921 |
| Smaller500 | Online Student Population | Larger898 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher88% | Graduate Rate | Lower81% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,797) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,697) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 954 | Number of faculty | 1,925 |
| Higher$132,554 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$129,413 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.