For the academic year 2023-2024, USD's tuition & fees is $56,444 for first-year students. Compared to similar schools, its USD's tuition is somewhat high. The average tuition of the schools is $52,551.
The average tuition of similar schools to USD is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $25,111 in 2024.
Pepperdine University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $66,742 and Brigham Young University has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,496 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to USD is as follows:
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between USD and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA | $58,489 | $2,404 | $938 | $20,713 | $21,863 | ||
| University of the PacificStockton, CA | $55,340 | $1,881 | $938 | $16,688 | $18,330 | ||
| Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CA | $66,742 | $2,070 | $1,000 | $23,270 | $23,270 | ||
| University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA | $56,444 | $1,856 | $938 | $18,084 | $19,431 | ||
| University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | $58,222 | $2,055 | $1,152 | $17,300 | $18,236 | ||
| Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA | $59,241 | $1,627 | $939 | $18,984 | $19,431 | ||
| Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga, CA | $56,134 | $1,987 | $938 | $16,900 | $19,431 | ||
| University of PortlandPortland, OR | $54,900 | $1,700 | $810 | $16,600 | $14,608 | ||
| Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT | $6,496 | $342 | $1,040 | $9,720 | $9,720 | ||
| Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA | $53,500 | $1,750 | $1,382 | $15,080 | $18,343 | ||
| Average | - | $52,551 | - | $1,767 | $1,008 | $17,334 | $18,266 |