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Xavier George Fox University University of Dayton Ohio State Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University Kent State OSU Miami Linfield ONU Denison| John Carroll University | Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCU | Pacific | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
JCU | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1010/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
JCU | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $270 |
Diversity |
JCU | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
JCU | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 61% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Pacific | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 11.9% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Pacific than John Carroll University ($50,884.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Pacific ($30,496 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 9.2% lower than costs at Pacific University ($13,200 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 9.6% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($33,340 vs. $30,415)
JCU vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 37 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at JCU (3.66)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Pacific University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $783 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,156 vs. $26,939)
- Pacific graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($270 vs. $278)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/