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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | USC | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,389 | 48,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #34 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | usc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | USC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $63,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $63,468 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,712 | $17,436 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,701 | $36,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,020 | $45,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 71% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | USC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,709 | 69,062 | ||
| Admitted | 591 | 8,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.4% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1450/1550 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | USC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | USC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $85,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $22,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $231 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | USC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | USC | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | USC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern California is larger than than Claremont McKenna based on total student enrollment (48,945 students vs. 1,389 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. USC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or USC?
- University of Southern California is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Claremont McKenna for in-state tuition ($63,468.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at USC than Claremont McKenna College ($63,468.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claremont McKenna College than USC ($28,701 vs. $36,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern California are 7.3% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($17,436 vs. $18,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern California than Claremont McKenna College (71% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 10.5% larger than aid received University of Southern California ($50,020 vs. $45,262)
Claremont McKenna vs. USC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or USC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC or Claremont McKenna .
- The average SAT score at Claremont McKenna College (1408) is 17 points higher than at USC (1391)
- Incoming USC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Claremont McKenna (31)
- Accepted freshman Claremont McKenna students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at USC (3.83)
- USC has a higher acceptance rate (12%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
Claremont McKenna vs. USC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna or USC? 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 USC and Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is higher than University of Southern California (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $12,300 more per year than USC graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $85,500)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $7,408 lower median federal student loan debt than USC graduates. ($14,967 vs. $22,375)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than USC graduates. ($154 vs. $231)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/