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Overview |
PUC | Woodbury University | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Burbank, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | woodbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Woodbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $43,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $43,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $32,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $23,816 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
PUC | Woodbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 1,460 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | |||
| 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 | Woodbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Woodbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $320 |
Diversity |
PUC | Woodbury University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
PUC | Woodbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 21% | ||
Campus |
PUC | Woodbury University | ||
| 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
- Woodbury University is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (943 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. Woodbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Woodbury University?
- Woodbury University is 32.9% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($43,392.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Woodbury University than Pacific Union College ($43,392.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Union College than Woodbury University ($21,841 vs. $32,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 52.5% lower than costs at Woodbury University ($9,273 vs. $14,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than Woodbury University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Woodbury University students is 1.9% larger than aid received Pacific Union College ($23,816 vs. $23,383)
PUC vs. Woodbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or Woodbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Woodbury University or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Union College (984) is 40 points higher than at Woodbury University (944)
- Incoming PUC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Woodbury University (19)
- Accepted freshman Woodbury University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Woodbury University has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. Woodbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC or Woodbury University? 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 Woodbury University and PUC.
- The graduation rate at Woodbury University is higher than Pacific Union College (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Woodbury University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $50,500)
- Pacific Union College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($30,000 vs. $31,000)
- PUC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($310 vs. $320)
- More Woodbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/