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Overview |
SCU | USC | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 48,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #34 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | usc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | USC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $63,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $63,468 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $17,436 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $36,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $45,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 71% |
Admission |
SCU | USC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 69,062 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 8,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 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 7, 2025 |
Academics |
SCU | USC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | USC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $85,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $231 |
Diversity |
SCU | USC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
SCU | USC | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 40% | ||
Campus |
SCU | USC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern California is larger than than SCU based on total student enrollment (48,945 students vs. 9,178 students)
SCU vs. USC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or USC?
- University of Southern California is 11.6% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($63,468.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at USC than Santa Clara University ($63,468.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern California than SCU ($36,808 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Clara University are 1.9% lower than costs at University of Southern California ($17,112 vs. $17,436)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Clara University than University of Southern California (72% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern California students is 78.9% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($45,262 vs. $25,295)
SCU vs. USC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or USC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC or SCU .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern California (1391) is 78 points higher than at SCU (1313)
- Incoming USC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at SCU (30)
- Accepted freshman USC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at SCU (3.67)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than USC (12%)
SCU vs. USC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at USC is higher than Santa Clara University (90% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from University of Southern California earn on average $3,600 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($85,500 vs. $81,900)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than USC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,375)
- SCU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than USC graduates. ($222 vs. $231)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/