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George Fox University UT Dallas Baylor UNT St. Edward's University- St. Edward's TCU Abilene Christian University OBU OSU UT Arlington Linfield Texas A&M| Pacific University | Dallas Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pacific | DBU | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | dbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | DBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $33,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $33,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $9,351 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $27,607 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $18,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Pacific | DBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 8,519 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 7,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pacific | DBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | DBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $224 |
Diversity |
Pacific | DBU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Pacific | DBU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | DBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dallas Baptist University is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (4,348 students vs. 3,559 students)
Pacific vs. DBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or DBU?
- Pacific University is 50.5% more expensive to attend than DBU for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Pacific than Dallas Baptist University ($50,884.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dallas Baptist University than Pacific ($27,607 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 54.1% lower than costs at Pacific University ($9,351 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Dallas Baptist University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 77.4% larger than aid received Dallas Baptist University ($33,340 vs. $18,797)
Pacific vs. DBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or DBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DBU or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 35 points higher than at DBU (1055)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at DBU (22)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at DBU (3.46)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than DBU (91.4%)
Pacific vs. DBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or DBU? 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 DBU and Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Dallas Baptist University (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Dallas Baptist University earn on average $900 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,800)
- Dallas Baptist University students graduate with a $4,406 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($21,750 vs. $26,156)
- DBU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($224 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/