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Overview |
USF | USC | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 48,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #34 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | usc.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | USC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $63,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $63,468 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $17,436 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $36,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $45,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 71% |
Admission |
USF | USC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 69,062 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 8,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 1450/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USF | USC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | USC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $85,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $231 |
Diversity |
USF | USC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
USF | USC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 40% | ||
Campus |
USF | USC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern California is larger than than USF based on total student enrollment (48,945 students vs. 9,688 students)
USF vs. USC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or USC?
- University of Southern California is 15.4% more expensive to attend than USF for in-state tuition ($63,468.00 vs. $54,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at USC than University of San Francisco ($63,468.00 vs. $54,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern California than USF ($36,808 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of San Francisco are 5.4% lower than costs at University of Southern California ($16,550 vs. $17,436)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Francisco than University of Southern California (96% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern California students is 46.4% larger than aid received University of San Francisco ($45,262 vs. $30,916)
USF vs. USC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or USC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC or USF .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern California (1391) is 219 points higher than at USF (1172)
- Incoming USC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at USF (26)
- Accepted freshman USC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at USF (3.57)
- USF has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than USC (12%)
USF vs. USC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF or USC? 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 USC and USF.
- The graduation rate at USC is higher than University of San Francisco (90% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Southern California earn on average $15,100 more per year than USF graduates after ten years. ($85,500 vs. $70,400)
- University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,625 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($22,375 vs. $25,000)
- USC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More USC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/