| USC vs. CU Boulder |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#20 in National Universities #66 in World University Rankings #7 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado 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 | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$71,647 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,214 Colorado Residents $42,970 Out-of-State |
| expensive$71,515 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$16,634 Colorado Residents $38,802 Out-of-State |
| More$44,920 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,665 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,500 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,340 SAT 31 ACT |
| Tighter9.81% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.08% |
| Favorable43.34% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.15% |
| 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 Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger46,566 | Total Enrollment | Smaller38,799 |
| Smaller20,630 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,244 |
| Larger25,936 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,555 |
| Larger6,077 | Online Student Population | Smaller797 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher92% | Graduate Rate | Lower74% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,500) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,930) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 3,985 | Number of faculty | 2,580 |
| Higher$163,106 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$119,920 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.