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Overview |
Pacific | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Pacific | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pacific | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $268 |
Diversity |
Pacific | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Pacific | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | DeSales University | ||
| 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
- Pacific University is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 2,991 students)
Pacific vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or DeSales University?
- Pacific University is 23.8% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Pacific than DeSales University ($50,884.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DeSales University than Pacific ($29,104 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 6.7% lower than costs at Pacific University ($13,500 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 19.8% larger than aid received DeSales University ($33,340 vs. $27,824)
Pacific vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 36 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
Pacific vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or DeSales 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 DeSales University and Pacific.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Pacific University (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $46,800)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $156 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,156)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/