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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 the West | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | UWest | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 164 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 80% |
Admission |
USD | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 23 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 27.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | UWest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | - | ||
| 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 | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
USD | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 0% | ||
Campus |
USD | UWest | ||
| 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 UWest based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 164 students)
USD vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or UWest?
- University of San Diego is 316.7% more expensive to attend than UWest for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 316.7% higher at USD than University of the West ($53,810.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the West than USD ($19,028 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the West are 76.2% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($9,656 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than University of the West (83% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 344.5% larger than aid received University of the West ($36,408 vs. $8,190)
USD vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 1.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at UWest (2.43)
- UWest has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or UWest? 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 UWest and USD.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/