| USC vs. ASU Tempe |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#20 in National Universities #66 in World University Rankings #7 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #81 in National Universities #126 in World University Rankings #1 in Arizona Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$71,647 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,223 Arizona Residents $33,139 Out-of-State |
| expensive$71,515 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,587 Arizona Residents $27,521 Out-of-State |
| More$44,920 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$12,396 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,500 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter9.81% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.89% |
| Favorable43.34% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.11% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller46,566 | Total Enrollment | Larger79,818 |
| Smaller20,630 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger65,450 |
| Larger25,936 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller14,368 |
| Larger6,077 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,837 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher92% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower87% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,500) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,179) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,930) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 3,985 | Number of faculty | 4,661 |
| Higher$163,106 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$114,196 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.