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Overview |
National University | PUC | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Angwin, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 18,631 | 870 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nu.edu | puc.edu | ||
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Costs |
National University | PUC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,320 | $32,655 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,320 | $32,655 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $9,273 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,527 | $21,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,932 | $23,383 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
National University | PUC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,364 | ||
| Admitted | - | 661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
National University | PUC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National University | PUC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,642 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $296 | $310 |
Diversity |
National University | PUC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
National University | PUC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 21% | ||
Campus |
National University | PUC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- National University is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (18,631 students vs. 870 students)
National University vs. PUC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National University or PUC?
- Pacific Union College is 145.2% more expensive to attend than National University for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.2% higher at PUC than National University ($32,655.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Union College than National University ($21,841 vs. $30,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 91.8% lower than costs at National University ($9,273 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than National University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 294.2% larger than aid received National University ($23,383 vs. $5,932)
Which college is harder to get into, National University or PUC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PUC or National University .
National University vs. PUC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National University or PUC? 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 PUC and National University.
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $1,300 more per year than National University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $57,900)
- National University students graduate with a $1,358 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($28,642 vs. $30,000)
- National University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($296 vs. $310)
- More PUC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/