Claremont, CA · Los Angeles, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Harvey Mudd College | USC | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 12.7% | 9.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $68,613 | $72,097 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $68,613 | $72,097 |
| Average Net Price | $43,966 | $43,412 |
| Graduation Rate | 92.0% | 92.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 951 | 46,566 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 8 | 9 |
GradFax Analysis
Harvey Mudd College accepts 12.7% of applicants. USC accepts 9.8%. Harvey Mudd College's tuition is $68,613. USC's is $72,097. Harvey Mudd College is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 92% 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 9.8% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
USC, on average. After aid, students pay $43,412/year versus $43,966/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. Harvey Mudd College is at 92%; 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.