Life Pacific University vs. OUAZ-Surprise

Comparable Facts

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

Ottawa University Surprise is larger than Life Pacific University based on total student enrollment (912 students vs. 621 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Life Pacific University is located in San Dimas, CA (Large Suburban setting); Ottawa University Surprise is in Surprise, Arizona (Large Suburban setting).
• Life Pacific University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Ottawa University Surprise is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Life Pacific University 12:1; Ottawa University Surprise 11:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Life Pacific University are 26.1% lower than at Ottawa University Surprise ($12,190 vs. $16,500).
• Out-of-state tuition is 62.2% higher at OUAZ-Surprise than at Life Pacific University (about $13,762 more per year; $35,880 vs. $22,118).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Life Pacific University as at Ottawa University Surprise (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Surprise students is 33.8% larger than aid received by Life Pacific University students ($18,321 vs. $13,696).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 2 points higher at Life Pacific University than at OUAZ-Surprise (20 vs. 18, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Life Pacific University, test optional at OUAZ-Surprise.
• Typical fall application deadline: Life Pacific University May 1, 2027.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 33.8% at Life Pacific University vs. 26.3% at OUAZ-Surprise.

Loans and repayment

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