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Overview |
SCU | Touro College | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 11,111 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #153 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | touro.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Touro College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $20,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $20,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $7,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $23,960 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $9,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 88% |
Admission |
SCU | Touro College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 1,530 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 1,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 1220/1428 | ||
| 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 7, 2025 |
Academics |
SCU | Touro College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Touro College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $129 |
Diversity |
SCU | Touro College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
SCU | Touro College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 22% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Touro College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Touro College is larger than than SCU based on total student enrollment (11,111 students vs. 9,178 students)
SCU vs. Touro College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Touro College?
- Santa Clara University is 179.5% more expensive to attend than Touro College for in-state tuition ($56,880.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.5% higher at SCU than Touro College ($56,880.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Touro College than SCU ($23,960 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Touro College are 144.1% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($7,010 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Touro College than Santa Clara University (88% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Clara University students is 154.5% larger than aid received Touro College ($25,295 vs. $9,941)
SCU vs. Touro College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Touro College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Touro College or SCU .
- Accepted freshman SCU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Touro College (3.17)
- Touro College has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than SCU (52.1%)
SCU vs. Touro College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU or Touro College? 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 Touro College and SCU.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Touro College (85% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $42,100 more per year than Touro College graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $39,800)
- Touro College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($12,500 vs. $21,500)
- Touro College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($129 vs. $222)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Touro College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/