| UOP vs. USD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#150 in National Universities #36 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #71 in National Universities #22 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's 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$57,080 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$59,486 |
| expensive$55,452 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$31,240 |
| More$36,268 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$35,976 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,345 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier71.32% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter52.38% |
| Favorable13.80% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.39% |
| 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 | 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller6,944 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,714 |
| Smaller3,249 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,851 |
| Smaller3,695 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,863 |
| Smaller81 | Online Student Population | Larger1,470 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower69% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| Lower88% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,000) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,484) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,022) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| 13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 871 | Number of faculty | 982 |
| Lower$106,537 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$118,808 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.