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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Lindsey Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Columbia, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,110 | 4,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | lindsey.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,690 | $26,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,690 | $26,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,084 | $9,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,675 | $14,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,444 | $25,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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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 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| 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 | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $18,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $194 |
Diversity |
USD | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
USD | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 15% | ||
Campus |
USD | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Lindsey Wilson College based on total student enrollment (9,110 students vs. 4,055 students)
USD vs. Lindsey Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Lindsey Wilson College?
- University of San Diego is 106.4% more expensive to attend than Lindsey Wilson College for in-state tuition ($55,690.00 vs. $26,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.4% higher at USD than Lindsey Wilson College ($55,690.00 vs. $26,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindsey Wilson College than USD ($14,422 vs. $37,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindsey Wilson College are 81.2% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($9,978 vs. $18,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindsey Wilson College than University of San Diego (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 47.7% larger than aid received Lindsey Wilson College ($37,444 vs. $25,355)
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Lindsey Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindsey Wilson College or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Lindsey Wilson College (3.41)
USD vs. Lindsey Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or Lindsey Wilson College? 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 Lindsey Wilson College and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Lindsey Wilson College (75% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $40,900 more per year than Lindsey Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $29,300)
- Lindsey Wilson College students graduate with a $4,080 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($18,824 vs. $22,904)
- Lindsey Wilson College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($194 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindsey Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/