| USD vs. SCU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#71 in National Universities #22 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #56 in National Universities #17 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 | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$59,486 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$61,293 |
| cheaper$31,240 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$31,694 |
| More$35,976 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$29,147 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,420 SAT 32 ACT |
| Easier52.38% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter48.00% |
| Lower12.39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable17.69% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller9,714 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,728 |
| Smaller5,851 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,577 |
| Larger3,863 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,151 |
| Larger1,470 | Online Student Population | Smaller500 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower84% | Graduate Rate | Higher88% |
| Lower91% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| 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: 3,797) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 982 | Number of faculty | 954 |
| Lower$118,808 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$132,554 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.