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Union College La Sierra University DUofC California Baptist University| Pacific Union College | Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PUC | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
PUC | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $266 |
Diversity |
PUC | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
PUC | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 34% | ||
Campus |
PUC | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilson College is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (1,360 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Wilson College?
- Pacific Union College is 29.6% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at PUC than Wilson College ($32,655.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Union College than Wilson College ($21,841 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 29.1% lower than costs at Wilson College ($9,273 vs. $11,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 64.2% larger than aid received Wilson College ($23,383 vs. $14,241)
PUC vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Union College (984) is 43 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming PUC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC or Wilson 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 Wilson College and PUC.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Pacific Union College (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $24,500 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $30,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($266 vs. $310)
- More Wilson College 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/