Bethesda University vs. Life Pacific University

Comparable Facts

Compare Bethesda University in Anaheim, CA with Life Pacific University in San Dimas, CA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Life Pacific University is larger than Bethesda University based on total student enrollment (621 students vs. 263 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Bethesda University is located in Anaheim, CA (Large City setting); Life Pacific University is in San Dimas, CA (Large Suburban setting).
• Bethesda University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Life Pacific University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Bethesda University 7:1; Life Pacific University 12:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Life Pacific University are 16% lower than at Bethesda University ($12,190 vs. $14,515).
• Out-of-state tuition is 206.3% higher at Life Pacific University than at Bethesda University (about $14,898 more per year; $22,118 vs. $7,220).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Life Pacific University than at Bethesda University (100% vs. 44%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Life Pacific University students is 484.5% larger than aid received by Bethesda University students ($13,696 vs. $2,343).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at Bethesda University, test-free at Life Pacific University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Bethesda University Aug 11, 2027; Life Pacific University May 1, 2027.

Loans and repayment

• More Life Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethesda University students, three years after graduation (54% vs. 53%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.