- University of Southern California (USC) is a private school while Washington State University (Washington State) is a public school.
- USC is located in Los Angeles, CA and Washington State is located in Pullman, WA.
- USC has more expensive tuition of $68,237 than Washington State ($29,073).
- USC has tighter acceptance rate of 15.95% than Washington State (73.06%).
- USC is larger with 48,945 students than Washington State (27,539 students).
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| #23 in National Universities #4 in California | Rankings | #171 in National Universities #8 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Los Angeles, CA | Location | Pullman, WA |
USC| Known as | Washington State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 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 | $12,997 Washington residents $29,073 out-of-state |
| $68,128 | Graduate | $14,400 Washington residents $29,567 out-of-state |
| $43,570 | Financial Aid | $11,881 |
| Admission | ||
| $85 undergraduate $90 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 15.95% | Acceptance Rate | 73.06% |
| 37.14% | Yield | 27.97% |
| 1,520 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 48,945 | Total Students | 27,539 |
| 20,699 | Undergraduate | 22,612 |
| 28,246 | Graduate | 4,927 |
| 6,276 | Online Enrollment | 4,255 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 92% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 97% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $88,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,600 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,500) $10,506 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,734) $7,946 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 2,403 Full-time 1,305 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,330 Full-time 506 Part-time |
| 14,295 Full-time 2,353 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,884 Full-time 768 Part-time |
| $142,538 for Faculties $88,866 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,732 for Faculties $66,630 Part-time |