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Overview |
UOP | USC | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,277 | 48,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | #34 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | usc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | USC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,918 | $63,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,918 | $63,468 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,420 | $17,436 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,164 | $36,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,322 | $45,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 71% |
Admission |
UOP | USC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,891 | 69,062 | ||
| Admitted | 5,492 | 8,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1423 | 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 |
UOP | USC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | USC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $85,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $22,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $231 |
Diversity |
UOP | USC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UOP | USC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UOP | USC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern California is larger than than UOP based on total student enrollment (48,945 students vs. 6,277 students)
UOP vs. USC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or USC?
- University of Southern California is 19.9% more expensive to attend than UOP for in-state tuition ($63,468.00 vs. $52,918.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at USC than University of the Pacific ($63,468.00 vs. $52,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Pacific than USC ($28,164 vs. $36,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 20.9% lower than costs at University of Southern California ($14,420 vs. $17,436)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Pacific than University of Southern California (96% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern California students is 18.1% larger than aid received University of the Pacific ($45,262 vs. $38,322)
UOP vs. USC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or USC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC or UOP .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern California (1391) is 239 points higher than at UOP (1152)
- Incoming USC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UOP (26)
- Accepted freshman USC students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than USC (12%)
UOP vs. USC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP 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 UOP.
- The graduation rate at USC is higher than University of the Pacific (90% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Southern California earn on average $4,100 more per year than UOP graduates after ten years. ($85,500 vs. $81,400)
- University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UOP graduates. ($22,375 vs. $24,625)
- USC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than UOP graduates. ($231 vs. $254)
- More USC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/