- Both University of San Francisco and Santa Clara University (SCU) are private.
- Both schools are located in California.
- SCU has more expensive tuition of $59,241 than University of San Francisco ($58,222).
- SCU has tighter acceptance rate of 53.56% than University of San Francisco (65.63%).
- SCU has higher SAT scores of 1,364 than University of San Francisco (1,310).
- University of San Francisco is larger with 9,688 students than SCU (9,178 students).
University of San Francisco View More Rivals | Santa Clara University View More Rivals | |
| #130 in National Universities #56 in California | Rankings | #11 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| San Francisco, CA | Location | Santa Clara, CA |
| 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) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $58,222 | Undergraduate | $59,241 |
| $29,140 | Graduate | $25,873 |
| $27,525 | Financial Aid | $26,351 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $73 graduate |
| 65.63% | Acceptance Rate | 53.56% |
| 14.31% | Yield | 17.40% |
| 1,310 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,364 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,688 | Total Students | 9,178 |
| 6,018 | Undergraduate | 6,115 |
| 3,670 | Graduate | 3,063 |
| 520 | Online Enrollment | 399 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 74% | Graduation Rate | 88% |
| 16% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $74,000 | 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,715) $11,310 average annual costs | 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 |
| 453 Full-time 655 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 585 Full-time 273 Part-time |
| 1,323 Full-time 686 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,535 Full-time 308 Part-time |
| $118,424 for Faculties $97,111 Part-time | Average Salary | $121,203 for Faculties $97,916 Part-time |