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Overview |
Pacific | UWT | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 68% |
Admission |
Pacific | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Pacific | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $155 |
Diversity |
Pacific | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Pacific | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (4,794 students vs. 3,559 students)
Pacific vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or UWT?
- Pacific University is 354.8% more expensive to attend than UWT for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Pacific than University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($50,884.00 vs. $39,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than Pacific ($10,680 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Tacoma Campus are 1.3% lower than costs at Pacific University ($14,220 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 157.2% larger than aid received University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($33,340 vs. $12,961)
Pacific vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 124 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UWT (3.41)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than UWT (88.3%)
Pacific vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or UWT? 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 UWT and Pacific.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $19,000 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $46,800)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $11,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,156)
- UWT graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($155 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWT students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/