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San Francisco State USD SCU PLNU UCSC Azusa Pacific University Seattle U Chapman UOP UC Davis Loyola Marymount UC Riverside| Biola University | University of San Francisco | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Biola University | USF | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 9,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #137 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | usfca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | USF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $54,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $54,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $42,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $30,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Biola University | USF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 23,103 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 16,444 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 1210/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Biola University | USF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | USF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $70,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Biola University | USF | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Biola University | USF | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | USF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Francisco is larger than than Biola University based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 5,387 students)
Biola University vs. USF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or USF?
- University of San Francisco is 23.9% more expensive to attend than Biola University for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at USF than Biola University ($54,980.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Biola University than USF ($31,522 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 57.3% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($10,522 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than University of San Francisco (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 16.6% larger than aid received Biola University ($30,916 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. USF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or USF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USF or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at University of San Francisco (1172) is 57 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming USF students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Biola University (25)
- Accepted freshman Biola University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at USF (3.57)
- USF has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. USF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or USF? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between USF and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than University of San Francisco (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $21,500 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $48,900)
- Biola University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Biola University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Biola University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/