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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | King's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | King's University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Van Nuys, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | kingsuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | King's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $11,717 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $22,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $4,828 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 90% |
Admission |
USD | King's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 16 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 15 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 60% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Jul 29, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | King's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | King's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | N/A |
Diversity |
USD | King's University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
USD | King's University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 44% | ||
Campus |
USD | King's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than King's University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 532 students)
USD vs. King's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or King's University?
- University of San Diego is 362.3% more expensive to attend than King's University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 362.3% higher at USD than King's University ($53,810.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King's University than USD ($22,507 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King's University are 45.2% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($11,717 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's University than University of San Diego (90% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 654.1% larger than aid received King's University ($36,408 vs. $4,828)
USD vs. King's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or King's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King's University or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 163 points higher than at King's University (1073)
- Incoming USD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at King's University (25)
- King's University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. King's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or King's 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 King's University and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than King's University (75% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $24,200 more per year than King's University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $46,000)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former King's University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/