| The Master's University and Seminary vs. USC |
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#11 in Federal Region IX Universities #31 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #20 in National Universities #66 in World University Rankings #7 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very 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) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$36,930 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$68,237 |
| cheaper$8,550 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$68,128 |
| Less$14,731 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$43,570 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,520 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier78.18% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter12.02% |
| Favorable49.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower41.18% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,606 | Total Enrollment | Larger48,945 |
| Smaller1,765 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,699 |
| Smaller841 | Graduate Student Population | Larger28,246 |
| Smaller658 | Online Student Population | Larger6,276 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower73% | Graduate Rate | Higher92% |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 869) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,500) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,950) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,930) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 185 | Number of faculties | 3,708 |
| Lower$64,824 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$150,249 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.