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Overview |
EOU | Pacific | ||
| Location | La Grande, OR | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,674 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eou.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EOU | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,145 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,330 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,234 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
EOU | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 1,000 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
EOU | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EOU | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,839 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $270 |
Diversity |
EOU | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
EOU | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 61% | ||
Campus |
EOU | Pacific | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific University is larger than than EOU based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 2,674 students)
EOU vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EOU or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 524.7% more expensive to attend than EOU for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $8,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.6% higher at Pacific than Eastern Oregon University ($50,884.00 vs. $21,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Oregon University than Pacific ($15,234 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Oregon University are 33.8% lower than costs at Pacific University ($10,770 vs. $14,408)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University as Pacific University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 332% larger than aid received Eastern Oregon University ($33,340 vs. $7,718)
EOU vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EOU or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or EOU .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 139 points higher than at EOU (951)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at EOU (21)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at EOU (3.54)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Pacific (92.3%)
EOU vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EOU or Pacific? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Pacific and EOU.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Eastern Oregon University (61% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $4,600 more per year than EOU graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $42,200)
- Eastern Oregon University students graduate with a $3,317 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($22,839 vs. $26,156)
- EOU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($236 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EOU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/