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Vanguard University of Southern California Union College La Sierra University DUofC Cal State Fullerton California Baptist University| Hope International University | Pacific Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HIU | PUC | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Angwin, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 870 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | puc.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | PUC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $32,655 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $32,655 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $9,273 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | $21,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $23,383 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HIU | PUC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 1,364 | ||
| Admitted | 261 | 661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 20, 2025 |
Academics |
HIU | PUC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | PUC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $310 |
Diversity |
HIU | PUC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
HIU | PUC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 21% | ||
Campus |
HIU | PUC | ||
| 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
- Hope International University is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (1,116 students vs. 870 students)
HIU vs. PUC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or PUC?
- Hope International University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at HIU than Pacific Union College ($34,500.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Union College than HIU ($21,841 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 40.7% lower than costs at Hope International University ($9,273 vs. $13,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University as Pacific Union College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 1.3% larger than aid received Hope International University ($23,383 vs. $23,077)
HIU vs. PUC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HIU or PUC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PUC or HIU .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Union College (984) is 74 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming PUC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman HIU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at PUC (3.24)
- PUC has a higher acceptance rate (48.5%) than HIU (32.2%)
HIU vs. PUC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU or PUC? 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 PUC and HIU.
- The graduation rate at PUC is higher than Hope International University (45% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $19,500 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $39,700)
- Hope International University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $30,000)
- HIU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($268 vs. $310)
- More HIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/