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Overview |
Pacific | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Pacific | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Pacific | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | Viterbo | ||
| 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 Viterbo based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 2,456 students)
Pacific vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Viterbo?
- Pacific University is 67.4% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.4% higher at Pacific than Viterbo University ($50,884.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Pacific ($23,257 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 40.4% lower than costs at Pacific University ($10,260 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 62.1% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($33,340 vs. $20,567)
Pacific vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is the same at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Pacific students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
Pacific vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Viterbo University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $44,300)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/