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San Francisco State USD Westmont College SCU Biola University UCSC Pepperdine Seattle U San Diego State Chapman UOP UC Davis| Point Loma Nazarene University | University of San Francisco | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | USF | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 9,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #137 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | usfca.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | USF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $54,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $54,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $42,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $30,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
PLNU | USF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 23,103 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 16,444 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | USF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | USF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $70,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
PLNU | USF | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
PLNU | USF | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 34% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 4,319 students)
PLNU vs. USF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or USF?
- University of San Francisco is 36.1% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at USF than Point Loma Nazarene University ($54,980.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Loma Nazarene University than USF ($34,933 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 40.3% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($11,800 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than University of San Francisco (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 59.2% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($30,916 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. USF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or USF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USF or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at University of San Francisco (1172) is 24 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming PLNU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at USF (26)
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at USF (3.57)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than USF (71.2%)
PLNU vs. USF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than University of San Francisco (72% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $16,900 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $53,500)
- University of San Francisco and PLNU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of San Francisco and PLNU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/