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Overview |
Scripps College | USC | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 48,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #34 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | usc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | USC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $63,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $63,468 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $17,436 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $36,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $45,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Scripps College | USC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 69,062 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 8,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Scripps College | USC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | USC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $85,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $22,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $231 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | USC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Scripps College | USC | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | USC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Scripps College based on total student enrollment (48,945 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. USC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or USC?
- University of Southern California is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Scripps College for in-state tuition ($63,468.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at USC than Scripps College ($63,468.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern California than Scripps College ($36,808 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern California are 13.7% lower than costs at Scripps College ($17,436 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than University of Southern California (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern California students is 114.1% larger than aid received Scripps College ($45,262 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. USC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or USC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC or Scripps College .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern California (1391) is 29 points higher than at Scripps College (1362)
- Incoming USC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Scripps College (31)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at USC (3.83)
- Scripps College has a higher acceptance rate (27.9%) than USC (12%)
Scripps College vs. USC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College 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 Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at USC is higher than Scripps College (90% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from University of Southern California earn on average $26,200 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($85,500 vs. $59,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $8,375 lower median federal student loan debt than USC graduates. ($14,000 vs. $22,375)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than USC graduates. ($144 vs. $231)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/