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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| San Francisco Bay University | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFBU | USD | ||
| Location | Fremont, California | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 164 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfbu.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFBU | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,920 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,920 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,200 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,510 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,570 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
SFBU | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 157 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2025 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SFBU | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFBU | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $236 |
Diversity |
SFBU | USD | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
SFBU | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 40% | ||
Campus |
SFBU | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than SFBU based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 164 students)
SFBU vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFBU or USD?
- University of San Diego is 579.4% more expensive to attend than SFBU for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 579.4% higher at USD than San Francisco Bay University ($53,810.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco Bay University than USD ($12,510 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco Bay University are 84.9% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($9,200 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Bay University than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 280.4% larger than aid received San Francisco Bay University ($36,408 vs. $9,570)
SFBU vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFBU or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or SFBU .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 1.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at SFBU (2.72)
- SFBU has a higher acceptance rate (69.4%) than USD (52.6%)
SFBU vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFBU 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 SFBU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/