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Overview |
Pacific | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Pacific | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Pacific | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $261 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Pacific | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 3,559 students)
Pacific vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Abilene Christian University?
- Pacific University is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Abilene Christian University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Pacific than Abilene Christian University ($50,884.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than Pacific ($28,978 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 25.3% lower than costs at Pacific University ($11,500 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 26.9% larger than aid received Abilene Christian University ($33,340 vs. $26,280)
Pacific vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 2 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Abilene Christian University (3.65)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Pacific vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University and Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Abilene Christian University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $800 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $831 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($25,325 vs. $26,156)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($261 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/