| USD vs. NCU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#71 in National Universities #22 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #388 in National Universities #83 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$59,486 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,594 |
| expensive$31,240 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,998 |
| More$35,976 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$3,835 |
| Admission | ||
| 52.38% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 12.39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,714 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,489 |
| Larger5,851 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller60 |
| Smaller3,863 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,429 |
| Smaller1,470 | Online Student Population | Larger9,489 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 84% | Graduate Rate | - |
| 91% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,484) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty1 to 1 |
| 982 | Number of faculty | 491 |
| Higher$118,808 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$59,351 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.