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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | AU | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,487 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,900 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,900 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,724 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,117 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,652 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,850 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 3,060 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 994/1314 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $277 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | AU | ||
| 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
- Azusa Pacific University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (6,487 students vs. 4,325 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or AU?
- Azusa Pacific University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($42,900.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Azusa Pacific University than Anderson University ($42,900.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Azusa Pacific University ($22,222 vs. $26,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 26.4% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,724 vs. $12,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Azusa Pacific University than Anderson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Azusa Pacific University students is 12% larger than aid received Anderson University ($28,652 vs. $25,586)
Azusa Pacific University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Azusa Pacific University (1080) is 2 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming Azusa Pacific University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at AU (3.72)
- Azusa Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than AU (52.8%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or AU? 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 AU and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than Anderson University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Azusa Pacific University earn on average $16,700 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $37,500)
- Azusa Pacific University students graduate with a $4,362 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,862)
- Azusa Pacific University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More Azusa Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/