- University of Southern California (USC) is a private school while University of Utah (The U) is a public school.
- USC is located in Los Angeles, CA and The U is located in Salt Lake City, UT.
- USC has more expensive tuition of $68,237 than The U ($29,837).
- USC has tighter acceptance rate of 15.95% than The U (66.15%).
- USC has higher SAT scores of 1,520 than The U (1,300).
- USC is larger with 48,945 students than The U (34,734 students).
University of Southern California View More Rivals | University of Utah View More Rivals | |
| #23 in National Universities #4 in California | Rankings | #69 in National Universities #2 in Utah |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Los Angeles, CA | Location | Salt Lake City, UT |
USC| Known as | The U | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $68,237 | Undergraduate | $9,315 Utah residents $29,837 out-of-state |
| $68,128 | Graduate | $8,448 Utah residents $27,056 out-of-state |
| $43,570 | Financial Aid | $6,313 |
| Admission | ||
| $85 undergraduate $90 graduate | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 15.95% | Acceptance Rate | 66.15% |
| 37.14% | Yield | 27.80% |
| 1,520 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 48,945 | Total Students | 34,734 |
| 20,699 | Undergraduate | 26,355 |
| 28,246 | Graduate | 8,379 |
| 6,276 | Online Enrollment | 2,431 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 92% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 97% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $88,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and 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: 6,770) $6,417 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,020 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 2,403 Full-time 1,305 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,329 Full-time 143 Part-time |
| 14,295 Full-time 2,353 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 12,895 Full-time 1,360 Part-time |
| $142,538 for Faculties $88,866 Part-time | Average Salary | $102,141 for Faculties $67,449 Part-time |