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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Touro College Los Angeles | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | TCLA | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,110 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | touro.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | TCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,690 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,690 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,084 | $17,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,675 | $18,428 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,444 | $10,588 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 83% |
Admission |
USD | TCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,953 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,458 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | |||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
USD | TCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | TCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 50% | ||
| 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 | TCLA | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 19% |
Students |
USD | TCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 29% | ||
Campus |
USD | TCLA | ||
| 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 TCLA based on total student enrollment (9,110 students vs. 2,357 students)
USD vs. TCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or TCLA?
- University of San Diego is 286.7% more expensive to attend than TCLA for in-state tuition ($55,690.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 286.7% higher at USD than Touro College Los Angeles ($55,690.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Touro College Los Angeles than USD ($18,428 vs. $37,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Touro College Los Angeles are 2.4% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($17,654 vs. $18,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than Touro College Los Angeles (84% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 253.6% larger than aid received Touro College Los Angeles ($37,444 vs. $10,588)
Which college is harder to get into, USD or TCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCLA or USD .
USD vs. TCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or TCLA? 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 TCLA and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Touro College Los Angeles (75% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/