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Overview |
PUC | Becker College | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 1,675 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1027 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | becker.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Becker College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $36,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $36,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
PUC | Becker College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | - | ||
| Admitted | 661 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PUC | Becker College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Becker College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $274 |
Diversity |
PUC | Becker College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
PUC | Becker College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 39% | ||
Campus |
PUC | Becker College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Becker College is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (1,675 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. Becker College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Becker College?
- Becker College is 11.2% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Becker College than Pacific Union College ($36,300.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 48.8% lower than costs at Becker College ($9,273 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than Becker College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($23,383 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or Becker College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Becker College or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Becker College (1009) is 25 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming Becker College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman Becker College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at PUC (3.24)
PUC vs. Becker College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC or Becker College? 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 Becker College and PUC.
- The graduation rate at PUC is higher than Becker College (45% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $12,600 more per year than Becker College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $46,600)
- Becker College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($26,500 vs. $30,000)
- Becker College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($274 vs. $310)
- More PUC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/