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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| Life Pacific College | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life Pacific College | USD | ||
| Location | San Dimas, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 504 | 9,110 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lifepacific.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life Pacific College | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,512 | $55,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,512 | $55,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,863 | $18,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,311 | $37,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,815 | $37,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 84% |
Admission |
Life Pacific College | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 281 | 15,953 | ||
| Admitted | 264 | 7,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 46.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1085 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Life Pacific College | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life Pacific College | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,530 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $212 | $236 |
Diversity |
Life Pacific College | USD | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Life Pacific College | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Life Pacific College | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Life Pacific College based on total student enrollment (9,110 students vs. 504 students)
Life Pacific College vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life Pacific College or USD?
- University of San Diego is 185.4% more expensive to attend than Life Pacific College for in-state tuition ($55,690.00 vs. $19,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.4% higher at USD than Life Pacific College ($55,690.00 vs. $19,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Life Pacific College than USD ($23,311 vs. $37,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Life Pacific College are 52.4% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($11,863 vs. $18,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life Pacific College than University of San Diego (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 281.5% larger than aid received Life Pacific College ($37,444 vs. $9,815)
Life Pacific College vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life Pacific College or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Life Pacific College .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 335 points higher than at Life Pacific College (901)
- Incoming USD students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Life Pacific College (18)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 1.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Life Pacific College (2.91)
- Life Pacific College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than USD (46.7%)
Life Pacific College vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life Pacific College or USD? 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 USD and Life Pacific College.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Life Pacific College (75% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $38,200 more per year than Life Pacific College graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $32,000)
- Life Pacific College students graduate with a $2,374 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($20,530 vs. $22,904)
- Life Pacific College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($212 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life Pacific College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/