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Overview |
Fresno Pacific University | SU | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,032 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fresno.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fresno Pacific University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,614 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,614 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,238 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,255 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,985 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Fresno Pacific University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 832 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 624 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1240 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fresno Pacific University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fresno Pacific University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fresno Pacific University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 13% |
Students |
Fresno Pacific University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Fresno Pacific University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Fresno Pacific University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,032 students)
Fresno Pacific University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fresno Pacific University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Fresno Pacific University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $33,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at SU than Fresno Pacific University ($33,790.00 vs. $33,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno Pacific University than SU ($15,255 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno Pacific University are 21.6% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($9,238 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fresno Pacific University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fresno Pacific University students is 15% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($26,985 vs. $23,467)
Fresno Pacific University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fresno Pacific University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Fresno Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 17 points higher than at Fresno Pacific University (988)
- Incoming Fresno Pacific University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Fresno Pacific University (3.54)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Fresno Pacific University (75%)
Fresno Pacific University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fresno 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 Fresno Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Fresno Pacific University is higher than Shenandoah University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Fresno Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,600)
- Fresno Pacific University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Fresno Pacific University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/