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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Providence Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Providence Christian College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,110 | 147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | |||
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Costs |
USD | Providence Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,690 | $34,322 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,690 | $34,322 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,084 | $11,288 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,675 | $25,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,444 | $25,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Providence Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,953 | 107 | ||
| Admitted | 7,458 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.7% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.5 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | Providence Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Providence Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 57% | ||
| 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 | Providence Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
USD | Providence Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 29% | ||
Campus |
USD | Providence Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Providence Christian College based on total student enrollment (9,110 students vs. 147 students)
USD vs. Providence Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Providence Christian College?
- University of San Diego is 62.3% more expensive to attend than Providence Christian College for in-state tuition ($55,690.00 vs. $34,322.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.3% higher at USD than Providence Christian College ($55,690.00 vs. $34,322.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Providence Christian College than USD ($25,354 vs. $37,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence Christian College are 60.2% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($11,288 vs. $18,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence Christian College than University of San Diego (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 44.1% larger than aid received Providence Christian College ($37,444 vs. $25,983)
USD vs. Providence Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Providence Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence Christian College or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Providence Christian College (3.5)
- Providence Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than USD (46.7%)
USD vs. Providence Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or Providence Christian 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 Providence Christian College and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Providence Christian College (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/