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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Antioch University Santa Barbara | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | AUSB | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 279 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | antiochsb.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | AUSB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 0% |
Admission |
USD | AUSB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | AUSB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | AUSB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $28,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $293 |
Diversity |
USD | AUSB | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
USD | AUSB | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
USD | AUSB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
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Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than AUSB based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 279 students)
USD vs. AUSB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or AUSB?
- University of San Diego is ?% more expensive to attend than AUSB for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at USD than Antioch University Santa Barbara ($53,810.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than Antioch University Santa Barbara (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is ?% larger than aid received Antioch University Santa Barbara ($36,408 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USD or AUSB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AUSB or USD .
USD vs. AUSB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or AUSB? 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 AUSB and USD.
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $31,200 more per year than AUSB graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $39,000)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $5,471 lower median federal student loan debt than AUSB graduates. ($22,904 vs. $28,375)
- USD graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than AUSB graduates. ($236 vs. $293)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUSB students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/