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Overview |
Pacific | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Pacific | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Pacific | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pacific | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Pacific | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 3,253 students)
Pacific vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or St. Mary's University?
- Pacific University is 49% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at Pacific than St. Mary's University ($50,884.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than Pacific ($21,379 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 25.9% lower than costs at Pacific University ($11,448 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than Pacific University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 31.1% larger than aid received St. Mary's University ($33,340 vs. $25,439)
Pacific vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 52 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at St. Mary's University (3.61)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than St. Mary's University (86.2%)
Pacific vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University and Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than St. Mary's University (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/