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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CDU | USD | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,424 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,424 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,782 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,637 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,419 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 83% |
Admission |
CDU | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5%Open | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.1%Open | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CDU | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $236 |
Diversity |
CDU | USD | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
CDU | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CDU | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 777 students)
CDU vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or USD?
- University of San Diego is 273.1% more expensive to attend than CDU for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 273.1% higher at USD than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($53,810.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science than USD ($27,637 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of San Diego are 4.5% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($17,010 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (83% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 218.8% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($36,408 vs. $11,419)
CDU vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CDU or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or CDU .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at CDU (3.26)
- CDU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than USD (52.6%)
CDU vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU or USD? 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 USD and CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $700 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $70,200)
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students graduate with a $1,585 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($21,319 vs. $22,904)
- CDU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($220 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/