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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | La Verne | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | La Verne, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 5,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #328 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | laverne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | La Verne | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $45,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $45,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $15,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $25,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $34,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | La Verne | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 6,172 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 4,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 73.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 970/1303 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | La Verne | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | La Verne | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | La Verne | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | La Verne | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | La Verne | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Azusa Pacific University is larger than than La Verne based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 5,662 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. La Verne Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or La Verne?
- University of La Verne is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Azusa Pacific University for in-state tuition ($45,850.00 vs. $41,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at La Verne than Azusa Pacific University ($45,850.00 vs. $41,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of La Verne than Azusa Pacific University ($25,103 vs. $26,666)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 64.6% lower than costs at University of La Verne ($9,222 vs. $15,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Azusa Pacific University than University of La Verne (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of La Verne students is 24.6% larger than aid received Azusa Pacific University ($34,244 vs. $27,474)
Azusa Pacific University vs. La Verne Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or La Verne? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Verne or Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Azusa Pacific University (1080) is 46 points higher than at La Verne (1034)
- Incoming Azusa Pacific University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at La Verne (22)
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at La Verne (3.24)
- Azusa Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than La Verne (73.5%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. La Verne Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or La Verne? 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 La Verne and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than University of La Verne (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Azusa Pacific University earn on average $2,200 more per year than La Verne graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $52,000)
- Azusa Pacific University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than La Verne graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Azusa Pacific University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than La Verne graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Azusa Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Verne students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/