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Union College La Sierra University DUofC California Baptist University| Pacific Union College | University of the West | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PUC | UWest | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 164 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
PUC | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 23 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 27.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
PUC | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | UWest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | N/A |
Diversity |
PUC | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
PUC | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 0% | ||
Campus |
PUC | UWest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific Union College is larger than than UWest based on total student enrollment (870 students vs. 164 students)
PUC vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or UWest?
- Pacific Union College is 152.9% more expensive to attend than UWest for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.9% higher at PUC than University of the West ($32,655.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the West than PUC ($19,028 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 4.1% lower than costs at University of the West ($9,273 vs. $9,656)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than University of the West (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 185.5% larger than aid received University of the West ($23,383 vs. $8,190)
PUC vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or PUC .
- Accepted freshman PUC students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at UWest (2.43)
- UWest has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC or UWest? 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 UWest and PUC.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/