University of San Diego (USD) vs. Gonzaga University

Compare two schools with tuition, admission, test scores, and more academic characteristics.

  • Both University of San Diego (USD) and Gonzaga University are private.
  • USD is located in San Diego, CA and Gonzaga University is located in Spokane, WA.
  • USD has more expensive tuition of $56,444 than Gonzaga University ($53,500).
  • USD has tighter acceptance rate of 49.79% than Gonzaga University (64.85%).
  • USD is larger with 8,815 students than Gonzaga University (7,253 students).
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#115 in National Universities
#30 in California
Rankings#3 in Washington
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
San Diego, CALocationSpokane, WA
USDKnown as
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral/Research University
Tuition & Fees
$56,444Undergraduate$53,500
$29,328Graduate$20,244
$34,473Financial Aid$26,635
Admission
$55 undergraduate
$45 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
49.79%Acceptance Rate64.85%
16.49%Yield25.46%
Test Scores1,320 SAT, 29 ACT
Student Population
8,815Total Students7,253
5,669Undergraduate5,084
3,146Graduate2,169
970Online Enrollment656
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
82%Graduation Rate88%
Transfer-out Rate8%
90%Retention Rate93%
$71,100Average Earning after Graduation$63,800
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,484)On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,004)
$7,234 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (99 meals per week)
$6,860 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
13 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
486 Full-time
511 Part-time
Number of Faculties445 Full-time
296 Part-time
1,689 Full-time
676 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,286 Full-time
321 Part-time
$112,683 for Faculties
$76,450 Part-time
Average Salary$92,387 for Faculties
$71,366 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