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USD San Diego State UCSB UCI UCLA UC Davis UW-Seattle UC Berkeley UC Riverside Purdue Michigan UT Austin| University of California San Diego | Point Loma Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSD | PLNU | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 42,376 | 4,494 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #252 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | pointloma.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | PLNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $42,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $42,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,198 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,293 | $36,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,176 | $20,277 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 93% |
Admission |
UCSD | PLNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 130,771 | 3,065 | ||
| Admitted | 32,062 | 2,506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.5% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1140/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UCSD | PLNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | PLNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $258 |
Diversity |
UCSD | PLNU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UCSD | PLNU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | PLNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California San Diego is larger than than PLNU based on total student enrollment (42,376 students vs. 4,494 students)
UCSD vs. PLNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or PLNU?
- Point Loma Nazarene University is 260% more expensive to attend than UCSD for in-state tuition ($42,600.00 vs. $11,834.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at UCSD than Point Loma Nazarene University ($42,611.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California San Diego than PLNU ($13,293 vs. $36,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 33.8% lower than costs at University of California San Diego ($12,850 vs. $17,198)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than University of California San Diego (93% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California San Diego students is 19.2% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($24,176 vs. $20,277)
UCSD vs. PLNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD or PLNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLNU or UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 196 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman UCSD students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than UCSD (24.5%)
UCSD vs. PLNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD or PLNU? 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 PLNU and UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of California San Diego earn on average $14,400 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($67,900 vs. $53,500)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $25,000)
- UCSD graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($191 vs. $258)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/