- Both Santa Clara University (SCU) and University of San Diego (USD) are private.
- Both schools are located in California.
- SCU has more expensive tuition of $59,241 than USD ($56,444).
- USD has tighter acceptance rate of 49.79% than SCU (53.56%).
- SCU is larger with 9,178 students than USD (8,815 students).
Santa Clara University View More Rivals | University of San Diego View More Rivals | |
| #11 in California | Rankings | #115 in National Universities #30 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Santa Clara, CA | Location | San Diego, CA |
SCU| Known as | USD | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $59,241 | Undergraduate | $56,444 |
| $25,873 | Graduate | $29,328 |
| $26,351 | Financial Aid | $34,473 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $73 graduate | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 53.56% | Acceptance Rate | 49.79% |
| 17.40% | Yield | 16.49% |
| 1,364 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,178 | Total Students | 8,815 |
| 6,115 | Undergraduate | 5,669 |
| 3,063 | Graduate | 3,146 |
| 399 | Online Enrollment | 970 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 88% | Graduation Rate | 82% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 92% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $85,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $71,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,797) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,484) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 585 Full-time 273 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 486 Full-time 511 Part-time |
| 1,535 Full-time 308 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,689 Full-time 676 Part-time |
| $121,203 for Faculties $97,916 Part-time | Average Salary | $112,683 for Faculties $76,450 Part-time |