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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Excelsior University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Excelsior University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,110 | 14,477 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | excelsior.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Excelsior University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,690 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,690 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,084 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,675 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,444 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 0% |
Admission |
USD | Excelsior University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,953 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,458 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | Open | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | Excelsior University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Excelsior University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $10,870 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $112 |
Diversity |
USD | Excelsior University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
USD | Excelsior University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 63% | ||
Campus |
USD | Excelsior University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Excelsior University is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (14,477 students vs. 9,110 students)
USD vs. Excelsior University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Excelsior University?
- University of San Diego is ?% more expensive to attend than Excelsior University for in-state tuition ($55,690.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at USD than Excelsior University ($55,690.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than Excelsior University (84% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is ?% larger than aid received Excelsior University ($37,444 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Excelsior University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Excelsior University or USD .
USD vs. Excelsior University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or Excelsior University? 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 Excelsior University and USD.
- Excelsior University students graduate with a $12,034 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($10,870 vs. $22,904)
- Excelsior University graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($112 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Excelsior University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/