| USD vs. PZ |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#71 in National Universities #22 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$59,486 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,192 |
| $31,240 | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$35,976 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$44,940 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier52.38% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter25.16% |
| Lower12.39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable35.84% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Larger9,714 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,242 |
| Larger5,851 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,242 |
| 3,863 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| 1,470 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower83% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| Lower91% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,484) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 994) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,968) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 982 | Number of faculty | 138 |
| Higher$118,808 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$112,527 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.