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