| Scripps vs. USD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#10 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 | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$63,434 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$56,444 |
| expensive$48,598 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$29,328 |
| Less$20,909 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$34,473 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,460 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter27.91% | Acceptance Rate | Easier52.61% |
| Favorable30.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.36% |
| 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,099 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,815 |
| Smaller1,080 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,669 |
| Smaller19 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,146 |
| - | Online Student Population | 970 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower82% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,087) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,484) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $9,068) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 128 | Number of faculties | 997 |
| Lower$107,152 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,263 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.