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Overview |
Pacific | Union University | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Pacific | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $256 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Pacific | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific University is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 2,731 students)
Pacific vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Union University?
- Pacific University is 43.3% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at Pacific than Union University ($50,884.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than Pacific ($28,585 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 34.2% lower than costs at Pacific University ($10,740 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 16.9% larger than aid received Union University ($33,340 vs. $28,520)
Pacific vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 73 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Union University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Union University (52.6%)
Pacific vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or Union 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 Union University and Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is the same as at Union University (61% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $46,800)
- Union University students graduate with a $1,316 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($24,840 vs. $26,156)
- Union University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($256 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/