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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | University of St Thomas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #479 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 91% |
Admission |
USD | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1300 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $227 |
Diversity |
USD | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
USD | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 3% | ||
Campus |
USD | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 3,588 students)
USD vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or University of St Thomas?
- University of San Diego is 69.6% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at USD than University of St Thomas ($53,810.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than USD ($19,207 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 74.3% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($9,760 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than University of San Diego (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 57.1% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($36,408 vs. $23,181)
USD vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 133 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming USD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of St Thomas (25)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than University of St Thomas (75% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $13,000 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $57,200)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $904 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,904)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($227 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/