Colleges Compare University of San Diego vs Santa Clara University University of San Diego vs Santa Clara University Santa Clara University is harder to get into (48% vs 54% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average: $29,539 vs $50,570 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
Getting in Measure University of San Diego Santa Clara University Admit rate 54% 48% SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) — 1330–1470 ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) — 29–33 SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Not checked yet Not checked yet Next deadline Early decision II: Jan 5 Not checked yet
Cost Measure University of San Diego Santa Clara University Sticker price per year $83,503 $84,261 Average paid after grants $29,539 $50,570
What families with aid paid, by income Measure University of San Diego Santa Clara University Under $30,000 $16,814 $22,696 $30,000–$48,000 $17,381 $13,570 $48,000–$75,000 $21,109 $25,352 $75,000–$110,000 $24,962 $40,238 Over $110,000 $52,698 $63,129
After you start Measure University of San Diego Santa Clara University Undergrads 5,671 6,552 Graduate within 6 years 82% 88% Come back for year two 91% 94% Median earnings 10 years after starting $93,069 $117,193 Median debt at graduation $21,250 $19,500
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote. How we get our numbers
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