Claremont, CA · Los Angeles, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Harvey Mudd College | USC | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 13.1% | 10.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $66,255 | $68,237 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $66,255 | $68,237 |
| Average Net Price | $24,518 | $23,317 |
| Graduation Rate | 94.0% | 92.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Harvey Mudd College accepts 13.1% of applicants. USC accepts 10.0%. Harvey Mudd College's tuition is $66,255. USC's is $68,237. Harvey Mudd College is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 94% at Harvey Mudd College, 92% at USC.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
USC. It accepts 10.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Harvey Mudd College has lower published tuition: $66,255 versus $68,237. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Harvey Mudd College: 94% of students finish in 6 years. USC is at 92%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.