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MSU Billings Union College La Sierra University DUofC California Baptist University C of I BYU-I Carroll College| Pacific Union College | Rocky Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PUC | RMC | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 1,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #636 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $31,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $31,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $9,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $19,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $23,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PUC | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 1,458 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 1,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 970/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
PUC | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $268 |
Diversity |
PUC | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
PUC | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 47% | ||
Campus |
PUC | RMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rocky Mountain College is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (1,054 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or RMC?
- Pacific Union College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than RMC for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $31,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at PUC than Rocky Mountain College ($32,655.00 vs. $31,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than PUC ($19,353 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 1.7% lower than costs at Pacific Union College ($9,120 vs. $9,273)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College as Rocky Mountain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 1.4% larger than aid received Rocky Mountain College ($23,383 vs. $23,062)
PUC vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Rocky Mountain College (1037) is 53 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming RMC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman RMC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at PUC (3.24)
- RMC has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC or RMC? 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 RMC and PUC.
- The graduation rate at RMC is higher than Pacific Union College (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $12,400 more per year than RMC graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $46,800)
- Rocky Mountain College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $30,000)
- RMC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($268 vs. $310)
- More RMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/