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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Ottawa University Surprise | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Surprise, Arizona | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,110 | 836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | ottawa.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,690 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,690 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,084 | $15,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,675 | $35,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,444 | $16,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,953 | 1,359 | ||
| Admitted | 7,458 | 542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.7% | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | N/A |
Diversity |
USD | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
USD | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 40% | ||
Campus |
USD | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than OUAZ-Surprise based on total student enrollment (9,110 students vs. 836 students)
USD vs. OUAZ-Surprise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or OUAZ-Surprise?
- University of San Diego is 74.6% more expensive to attend than OUAZ-Surprise for in-state tuition ($55,690.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.6% higher at USD than Ottawa University Surprise ($55,690.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ottawa University Surprise than USD ($35,030 vs. $37,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ottawa University Surprise are 17.9% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($15,340 vs. $18,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ottawa University Surprise than University of San Diego (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 126.5% larger than aid received Ottawa University Surprise ($37,444 vs. $16,533)
USD vs. OUAZ-Surprise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or OUAZ-Surprise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OUAZ-Surprise or USD .
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (46.7%) than OUAZ-Surprise (39.9%)
USD vs. OUAZ-Surprise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or OUAZ-Surprise? 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 OUAZ-Surprise and USD.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/