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University of San Diego vs Gonzaga

Nestled in the vibrant city of San Diego, California, the University of San Diego (USD) and Gonzaga University, located in the heart of Spokane, Washington, stand as two distinct beacons of higher education. While both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence and student success, they offer unique experiences shaped by their diverse locations, student demographics, and academic strengths. USD boasts a higher acceptance rate, attracting a more diverse student body, while Gonzaga's smaller size fosters a close-knit community. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into the specifics of each university, including popular majors, graduation rates, and more, to discover which institution best aligns with your aspirations and goals.
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Gonzaga University

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University of San Diego

Overview

Location Spokane, Washington San Diego, California
Campus setting City: Midsize City: Large
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Private (Non Profit) Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system Semester 4-1-4
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 92.0% 92.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation Catholic Catholic

Admission

Acceptance rate 76.2% 52.7%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $50
Graduate: $50
Undergraduate: $55
Graduate: $45
SAT range 1210 - 1380 N/A
ACT range 27 - 31 N/A
Students submitting SAT score 21.0%
Students submitting ACT score 18.0%
Total number of applicants 8,853 14,326
Total number of admissions given out 6,742 7,550
Admitted students who chose to enroll 1,311 1,166
Yield rate 19.4% 15.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Required Required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $64,356 $75,982
Average net price $35,529 $34,155
Tuition $47,560 $52,120
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $6,922
Meal plan: $6,520
$16,246
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 100.0%
Average amount $26,861 		82.0%
Average amount $34,413
Students receiving federal student loan 41.0%
Average amount $5,092 		33.0%
Average amount $5,216
Students taking out private loans 12.0%
Average amount $8,834 		5.0%
Average amount $12,155

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 4,986
Men 45.8% Women 54.2% 		5,702
Men 43.9% Women 56.1%
Graduate students 2,395
Men 34.0% Women 66.0% 		3,339
Men 42.4% Women 57.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Moderate
Out-of-state students 58.4% 45.5%
International students 2.8% 6.2%
Campus local/setting City: Midsize City: Large
Dormitory capacity 3,010 2,484
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Washington California Oregon Colorado Arizona California Washington Colorado Arizona Nevada

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Engineering
  • Legal Profession
  • Communication and Journalism
  • Legal Profession
  • Business
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio 11:1 13:1
Institutional accreditation Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 85.1% 80.0%
Dropout rate 5.2% 19.5%
Transferred out 9.6% N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $109,524
  • Year 2: $105,418
  • Year 3: $114,618
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $77,697
  • Year 2: $82,685
  • Year 3: $88,736
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $71,511
  • Year 2: $67,447
  • Year 3: $78,861
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $64,158
  • Year 2: $69,338
  • Year 3: $78,302
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $70,609
  • Year 2: $71,930
  • Year 3: $76,778
Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $72,550
  • Year 2: $67,324
  • Year 3: $74,451
Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $62,156
  • Year 2: $64,741
  • Year 3: $73,535
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,977
  • Year 2: $61,859
  • Year 3: $71,337
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,455
  • Year 2: $60,298
  • Year 3: $71,186
Law (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,437
  • Year 2: $56,415
  • Year 3: $69,299
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $114,672
  • Year 2: $117,572
  • Year 3: $115,744
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $95,123
  • Year 2: $89,672
  • Year 3: $102,690
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $91,786
  • Year 2: $84,653
  • Year 3: $98,598
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $96,329
  • Year 2: $91,744
  • Year 3: $93,985
Law (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $71,367
  • Year 2: $73,391
  • Year 3: $92,346
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $72,417
  • Year 2: $75,706
  • Year 3: $84,924
Real Estate (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $58,970
  • Year 2: $63,005
  • Year 3: $84,277
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $62,809
  • Year 2: $61,962
  • Year 3: $75,083
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,424
  • Year 2: $67,324
  • Year 3: $72,729
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $58,434
  • Year 2: $61,069
  • Year 3: $72,310

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