- Both University of San Diego (USD) and Loyola Marymount University are private.
- Both schools are located in California.
- Loyola Marymount University has more expensive tuition of $58,974 than USD ($56,444).
- USD has tighter acceptance rate of 49.79% than Loyola Marymount University (52.48%).
- Loyola Marymount University is larger with 10,165 students than USD (8,815 students).
University of San Diego View More Rivals | Loyola Marymount University View More Rivals | |
| #115 in National Universities #30 in California | Rankings | #13 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| San Diego, CA | Location | Los Angeles, CA |
USD| Known as | | |
| 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 | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $56,444 | Undergraduate | $58,974 |
| $29,328 | Graduate | $21,902 |
| $34,473 | Financial Aid | $23,011 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 49.79% | Acceptance Rate | 52.48% |
| 16.49% | Yield | 17.91% |
| Test Scores | 1,360 SAT, 31 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,815 | Total Students | 10,165 |
| 5,669 | Undergraduate | 7,299 |
| 3,146 | Graduate | 2,866 |
| 970 | Online Enrollment | 635 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 82% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 90% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $71,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $71,600 |
| 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: 3,681) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 486 Full-time 511 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 615 Full-time 409 Part-time |
| 1,689 Full-time 676 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,750 Full-time 442 Part-time |
| $112,683 for Faculties $76,450 Part-time | Average Salary | $107,549 for Faculties $80,087 Part-time |