University of San Francisco vs PLNU

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
University of San Francisco has more expensive tuition & fees ($58,222) than PLNU ($43,550).
It is harder to admit to University of San Francisco than PLNU.
University of San Francisco has a higher submitted SAT score (1,300) than PLNU (1,270).
University of San Francisco has higher submitted ACT score (29) than PLNU (27).
University of San Francisco has more students with 9,688 students while PLNU has 4,319 students.
University of San Francisco has more full-time faculties with 453 faculties while PLNU has 149 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - University of San Francisco and Point Loma Nazarene University.

University of San Francisco	vs.	PLNU
San Francisco, California	Location	San Diego, California
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Doctoral / Research University	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
$58,222	2024 Tuition & Fees	$43,550
88%	% Receiving Financial Aid	100%
$27,525	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$16,826

51.00 %	Acceptance Rates	81.99 %
9.00 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	25.98 %
1,300	SAT Score	1,270
29	ACT Score	27
74 %	Graduation Rate	75 %
16 %	Transfer-out Rate	19 %
81 %	Retention Rate	85 %
9,688	Student Population	4,319
453	Number of Faculties	149
13 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	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 Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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