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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Unity College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Unity College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Unity, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 4,281 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | unity.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Unity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $11,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $11,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $18,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $3,465 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 76% |
Admission |
USD | Unity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 6,312 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 5,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
USD | Unity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 36:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Unity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
USD | Unity College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
USD | Unity College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 92% | ||
Campus |
USD | Unity 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 Unity College based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 4,281 students)
USD vs. Unity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Unity College?
- University of San Diego is 377% more expensive to attend than Unity College for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 377% higher at USD than Unity College ($53,810.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Unity College than USD ($18,554 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Unity College are 40.5% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($12,104 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than Unity College (83% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 950.7% larger than aid received Unity College ($36,408 vs. $3,465)
USD vs. Unity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Unity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Unity College or USD .
- Unity College has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Unity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or Unity 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 Unity College and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Unity College (75% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $35,100 more per year than Unity College graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $35,100)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $4,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Unity College graduates. ($22,904 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Unity College graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Unity College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/