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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Southern California Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Anaheim, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,110 | 537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | scitech.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,690 | $17,915 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,690 | $17,915 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,084 | $15,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,675 | $27,934 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,444 | $6,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 89% |
Admission |
USD | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,953 | 120 | ||
| Admitted | 7,458 | 105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.7% | 87.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 88.6%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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $98 |
Diversity |
USD | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
USD | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 0% | ||
Campus |
USD | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Southern California Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (9,110 students vs. 537 students)
USD vs. Southern California Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Southern California Institute of Technology?
- University of San Diego is 210.9% more expensive to attend than Southern California Institute of Technology for in-state tuition ($55,690.00 vs. $17,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.9% higher at USD than Southern California Institute of Technology ($55,690.00 vs. $17,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Technology than USD ($27,934 vs. $37,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Technology are 17.9% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($15,336 vs. $18,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern California Institute of Technology than University of San Diego (89% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 491.5% larger than aid received Southern California Institute of Technology ($37,444 vs. $6,330)
USD vs. Southern California Institute of Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Southern California Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern California Institute of Technology or USD .
- Southern California Institute of Technology has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than USD (46.7%)
USD vs. Southern California Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or Southern California Institute of Technology? 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 Southern California Institute of Technology and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Southern California Institute of Technology (75% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $38,600 more per year than Southern California Institute of Technology graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $31,600)
- Southern California Institute of Technology students graduate with a $13,404 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($9,500 vs. $22,904)
- Southern California Institute of Technology graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($98 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern California Institute of Technology students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/