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Overview |
NCU | Pacific | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 699 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCU | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,787 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,642 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
NCU | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 552 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 369 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | 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 |
NCU | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCU | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $270 |
Diversity |
NCU | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
NCU | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 61% | ||
Campus |
NCU | 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 NCU based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 699 students)
NCU vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCU or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 54.2% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at Pacific than Northwest Christian University ($50,884.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Christian University than Pacific ($23,787 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 37.5% lower than costs at Pacific University ($10,480 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Christian University than Pacific University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 61.5% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($33,340 vs. $20,642)
NCU vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCU or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or NCU .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 98 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at NCU (3.45)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than NCU (66.8%)
NCU vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCU 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 NCU.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Pacific University (100% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $900 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $2,425 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($23,731 vs. $26,156)
- NCU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($245 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/