- Both Brigham Young University (BYU) and University of San Diego (USD) are private.
- BYU is located in Provo, UT and USD is located in San Diego, CA.
- USD has more expensive tuition of $56,444 than BYU ($6,496).
- USD has tighter acceptance rate of 49.79% than BYU (52.40%).
- BYU is larger with 34,464 students than USD (8,815 students).
Brigham Young University View More Rivals | University of San Diego View More Rivals | |
| #38 in National Universities #1 in Utah | Rankings | #115 in National Universities #30 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Provo, UT | Location | San Diego, CA |
BYU| Known as | USD | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,496 | Undergraduate | $56,444 |
| $8,096 | Graduate | $29,328 |
| $7,132 | Financial Aid | $34,473 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 52.40% | Acceptance Rate | 49.79% |
| 80.74% | Yield | 16.49% |
| 1,360 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 34,464 | Total Students | 8,815 |
| 31,411 | Undergraduate | 5,669 |
| 3,053 | Graduate | 3,146 |
| 807 | Online Enrollment | 970 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 78% | Graduation Rate | 82% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 90% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $71,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $71,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,697) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,484) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 1,264 Full-time 594 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 486 Full-time 511 Part-time |
| 4,204 Full-time 1,040 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,689 Full-time 676 Part-time |
| $108,083 for Faculties $84,823 Part-time | Average Salary | $112,683 for Faculties $76,450 Part-time |