- Both University of Southern California (USC) and University of Notre Dame (ND) are private.
- USC is located in Los Angeles, CA and ND is located in Notre Dame, IN.
- USC has more expensive tuition of $68,237 than ND ($62,693).
- USC has tighter acceptance rate of 15.95% than ND (18.92%).
- USC has higher SAT scores of 1,520 than ND (1,510).
- USC is larger with 48,945 students than ND (13,105 students).
University of Southern California View More Rivals | University of Notre Dame View More Rivals | |
| #23 in National Universities #4 in California | Rankings | #19 in National Universities #1 in Indiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Los Angeles, CA | Location | Notre Dame, IN |
USC| Known as | ND | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $68,237 | Undergraduate | $62,693 |
| $68,128 | Graduate | $62,502 |
| $43,570 | Financial Aid | $45,321 |
| Admission | ||
| $85 undergraduate $90 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 15.95% | Acceptance Rate | 18.92% |
| 37.14% | Yield | 55.40% |
| 1,520 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,510 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 48,945 | Total Students | 13,105 |
| 20,699 | Undergraduate | 8,971 |
| 28,246 | Graduate | 4,134 |
| 6,276 | Online Enrollment | 269 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 92% | Graduation Rate | 96% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 97% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $88,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $98,400 |
| 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 | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,500) $10,506 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,831) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 2,403 Full-time 1,305 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,210 Full-time 160 Part-time |
| 14,295 Full-time 2,353 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,726 Full-time 500 Part-time |
| $142,538 for Faculties $88,866 Part-time | Average Salary | $136,509 for Faculties $71,992 Part-time |