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CSU Cal State Fullerton California State University-Fresno Sacramento State Cal State East Bay CSUDH Simpson University California State University-Northridge Azusa Pacific University UC Davis Mount St. Mary's College CSU Bakersfield| Fresno Pacific University | William Jessup University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fresno Pacific University | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Rocklin, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,032 | 1,624 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fresno.edu | jessup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fresno Pacific University | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,614 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,614 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,238 | $13,249 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,255 | $27,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,985 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Fresno Pacific University | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 832 | 710 | ||
| Admitted | 624 | 468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1240 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fresno Pacific University | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fresno Pacific University | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
Fresno Pacific University | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Fresno Pacific University | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Fresno Pacific University | San Jose Christian College | ||
| 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
- Fresno Pacific University is larger than than San Jose Christian College based on total student enrollment (3,032 students vs. 1,624 students)
Fresno Pacific University vs. San Jose Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fresno Pacific University or San Jose Christian College?
- William Jessup University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Fresno Pacific University for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $33,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at San Jose Christian College than Fresno Pacific University ($36,000.00 vs. $33,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno Pacific University than San Jose Christian College ($15,255 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno Pacific University are 43.4% lower than costs at William Jessup University ($9,238 vs. $13,249)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fresno Pacific University than William Jessup University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fresno Pacific University students is 13.1% larger than aid received William Jessup University ($26,985 vs. $23,855)
Fresno Pacific University vs. San Jose Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fresno Pacific University or San Jose Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose Christian College or Fresno Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at William Jessup University (1012) is 24 points higher than at Fresno Pacific University (988)
- Incoming Fresno Pacific University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at San Jose Christian College (22)
- Accepted freshman Fresno Pacific University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at San Jose Christian College (3.33)
- Fresno Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than San Jose Christian College (65.9%)
Fresno Pacific University vs. San Jose Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fresno Pacific University or San Jose Christian College? 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 San Jose Christian College and Fresno Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at San Jose Christian College is higher than Fresno Pacific University (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Fresno Pacific University earn on average $3,500 more per year than San Jose Christian College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,100)
- William Jessup University and Fresno Pacific University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- William Jessup University and Fresno Pacific University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More San Jose Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/