| USD vs. San Diego State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#71 in National Universities #22 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #97 in National Universities #26 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$56,444 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,290 California Residents $20,170 Out-of-State |
| expensive$29,328 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,724 California Residents $19,228 Out-of-State |
| More$34,473 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,114 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier52.61% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter39.26% |
| Lower16.36% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.67% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Smaller8,815 | Total Enrollment | Larger37,402 |
| Smaller5,669 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,194 |
| Smaller3,146 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,208 |
| Smaller970 | Online Student Population | Larger1,456 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher82% | Graduate Rate | Lower78% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,484) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,688) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty25 to 1 |
| 997 | Number of faculties | 1,858 |
| Higher$116,263 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$106,213 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.