| The Master's University and Seminary vs. USD |
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|---|---|---|
#11 in Federal Region IX Universities #31 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 Master's 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 | ||
| cheaper$39,020 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$59,486 |
| cheaper$10,410 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$31,240 |
| Less$17,574 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$35,976 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier84.02% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter52.38% |
| Favorable45.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.39% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,860 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,714 |
| Smaller1,908 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,851 |
| Smaller952 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,863 |
| Smaller780 | Online Student Population | Larger1,470 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower68% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 869) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,484) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,950) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| 13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 271 | Number of faculty | 982 |
| Lower$72,745 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$118,808 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.