College comparison

Baylor vs University of San Diego

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Baylor Waco, TX	University of San Diego San Diego, CA
Acceptance rateBaylor University is more selective	51%	52%
SAT (25–75)	1200–1400	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	14,785	5,671
Avg net price	$41,104	$30,365
Median earnings (10 yr)University of San Diego reports higher median earnings	$65,793	$86,522
Graduation rate	80%	84%
Median debt	$23,000	$22,940
Economic mobility	1.4%	2.3%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Baylor University or University of San Diego harder to get into?

Baylor University is more selective: Baylor University's acceptance rate is approximately 51% and University of San Diego's is approximately 52% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Baylor University vs University of San Diego?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1200–1400 at Baylor University and — at University of San Diego. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.