USC vs PLNU

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Both schools are four-year, private (not-for-profit) schools.
USC has more expensive tuition & fees ($71,647) than PLNU ($46,250).
It is harder to admit to USC than PLNU.
USC has a higher submitted SAT score (1,500) than PLNU (1,260).
USC has higher submitted ACT score (33) than PLNU (28).
USC has more students with 46,566 students while PLNU has 4,757 students.
USC has a lower number of students per faculty with 9 to 1 while PLNU's ratio is 13 to 1.
USC has more full-time faculties with 2,442 faculties while PLNU has 162 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

University of Southern California	vs.	Point Loma Nazarene University
Los Angeles, California	Location	San Diego, California
Four-year, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
$71,647	2025 Tuition & Fees	$46,250
69%	% Receiving Financial Aid	85%
$48,649	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$19,348

9.81 %	Acceptance Rates	83.68 %
43.34 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	21.41 %
1,500	SAT Score	1,260
33	ACT Score	28
92 %	Graduation Rate	77 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	18 %
96 %	Retention Rate	86 %
46,566	Student Population	4,757
2,442	Number of Faculties	162
9 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

Academic Comparison between USC and PLNU

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors