Arizona State University Campus Immersion (ASU Tempe) vs. University of Southern California (USC)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Pacific-12 Conference

  • Arizona State University Campus Immersion (ASU Tempe) is a public school while University of Southern California (USC) is a private school.
  • ASU Tempe is located in Tempe, AZ and USC is located in Los Angeles, CA.
  • USC has more expensive tuition of $68,237 than ASU Tempe ($32,193).
  • USC has tighter acceptance rate of 15.95% than ASU Tempe (84.15%).
  • ASU Tempe is larger with 80,065 students than USC (48,945 students).
Arizona State University Campus Immersion

View More Rivals
University of Southern California

View More Rivals
#254 in National Universities
#4 in Arizona
Rankings#23 in National Universities
#4 in California
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Tempe, AZLocationLos Angeles, CA
ASU TempeKnown asUSC
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$12,051 Arizona residents
$32,193 out-of-state
Undergraduate$68,237
$13,389 Arizona residents
$26,735 out-of-state
Graduate$68,128
$12,108Financial Aid$43,570
Admission
$50 undergraduate
$70 graduate
Application Fee$85 undergraduate
$90 graduate
84.15%Acceptance Rate15.95%
38.78%Yield37.14%
Test Scores1,520 SAT, 34 ACT
Student Population
80,065Total Students48,945
65,492Undergraduate20,699
14,573Graduate28,246
4,395Online Enrollment6,276
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
66%Graduation Rate92%
19%Transfer-out Rate
85%Retention Rate97%
$55,500Average Earning after Graduation$88,800
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,179)
$9,108 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,500)
$10,506 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
3,176 Full-time
1,128 Part-time
Number of Faculties2,403 Full-time
1,305 Part-time
11,066 Full-time
1,817 Part-time
Number of Staffs14,295 Full-time
2,353 Part-time
$105,075 for Faculties
$72,478 Part-time
Average Salary$142,538 for Faculties
$88,866 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023