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PLNU Azusa Pacific University The Master's College and Seminary George Fox University Westmont College California Baptist University Pepperdine Chapman OSU Linfield Loyola Marymount Concordia University-Irvine| Biola University | Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Biola University | Pacific | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Biola University | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Biola University | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $270 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 12% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Biola University | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | Pacific | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Biola University is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 3,559 students)
Biola University vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Biola University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Pacific than Biola University ($50,884.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Biola University than Pacific ($31,522 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 36.9% lower than costs at Pacific University ($10,522 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 25.7% larger than aid received Biola University ($33,340 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Biola University (1115) is 25 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Biola University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than Pacific University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Biola University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,800)
- Biola University students graduate with a $1,656 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,156)
- Biola University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($253 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/