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Overview |
Pacific | SU | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Pacific | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pacific | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pacific | SU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
Pacific | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,559 students)
Pacific vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or SU?
- Pacific University is 50.6% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at Pacific than Shenandoah University ($50,884.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Pacific ($26,143 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 28.3% lower than costs at Pacific University ($11,230 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 42.1% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($33,340 vs. $23,467)
Pacific vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 85 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SU (3.7)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than SU (80.4%)
Pacific vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or SU? 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 SU and Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Shenandoah University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,800)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,156)
- SU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/