San Francisco, CA · Los Angeles, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Minerva University | USC | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 3.6% | 10.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $18,700 | $68,237 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $18,700 | $68,237 |
| Average Net Price | $3,775 | $23,317 |
| Graduation Rate | 89.0% | 92.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Minerva University accepts 3.6% of applicants. USC accepts 10.0%. Minerva University's tuition is $18,700. USC's is $68,237. That's a $49,537 difference per year. Minerva University graduates 89% of students in 6 years. USC graduates 92%.
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
Minerva University. It accepts 3.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Minerva University has lower published tuition: $18,700 versus $68,237. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
USC: 92% of students finish in 6 years. Minerva University is at 89%.
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.