| USD vs. PUC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#71 in National Universities #22 in California Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$59,486 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$37,173 |
| cheaper$31,240 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$37,173 |
| More$35,976 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$22,647 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier52.38% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter47.30% |
| Lower12.39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable14.01% |
| 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) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,714 | Total Enrollment | Smaller974 |
| Larger5,851 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller937 |
| Larger3,863 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller37 |
| Larger1,470 | Online Student Population | Smaller117 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower58% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,484) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,200) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,957) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 982 | Number of faculty | 60 |
| Higher$118,808 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$60,645 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.