| SCU vs. USD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#56 in National Universities #17 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #71 in National Universities #22 in California 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$61,293 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$59,486 |
| expensive$31,694 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$31,240 |
| Less$29,147 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$35,976 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,420 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter48.00% | Acceptance Rate | Easier52.38% |
| Favorable17.69% | 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 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 |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,728 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,714 |
| Larger6,577 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,851 |
| Smaller3,151 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,863 |
| Smaller500 | Online Student Population | Larger1,470 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher88% | Graduate Rate | Lower84% |
| 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: 2,484) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 954 | Number of faculty | 982 |
| Higher$132,554 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$118,808 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.