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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | SU | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 4,260 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or SU?
- Azusa Pacific University is 23.3% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($41,650.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Azusa Pacific University than Shenandoah University ($41,650.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Azusa Pacific University ($26,143 vs. $26,666)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 21.8% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($9,222 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Azusa Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Azusa Pacific University students is 17.1% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($27,474 vs. $23,467)
Azusa Pacific University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Azusa Pacific University (1080) is 75 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Azusa Pacific University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at SU (3.7)
- Azusa Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than SU (80.4%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or SU? 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 SU and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than Shenandoah University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Azusa Pacific University earn on average $5,900 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $48,300)
- Azusa Pacific University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Azusa Pacific University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Azusa Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU 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/