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Overview |
Multnomah Bible College | Pacific | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 532 | 3,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | multnomah.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Multnomah Bible College | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,560 | $53,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,560 | $53,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $15,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,072 | $34,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,214 | $34,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Multnomah Bible College | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 317 | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | 158 | 2,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.8% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
Academics |
Multnomah Bible College | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Multnomah Bible College | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $270 |
Diversity |
Multnomah Bible College | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 12% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Multnomah Bible College | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Multnomah Bible College | 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
- Pacific University is larger than than Multnomah Bible College based on total student enrollment (3,479 students vs. 532 students)
Multnomah Bible College vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Multnomah Bible College or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 79.9% more expensive to attend than Multnomah Bible College for in-state tuition ($53,174.00 vs. $29,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.9% higher at Pacific than Multnomah University ($53,174.00 vs. $29,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Multnomah University than Pacific ($23,072 vs. $34,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Multnomah University are 36.9% lower than costs at Pacific University ($11,000 vs. $15,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Multnomah University than Pacific University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 89.5% larger than aid received Multnomah University ($34,521 vs. $18,214)
Multnomah Bible College vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Multnomah Bible College or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Multnomah Bible College .
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Multnomah Bible College (3.25)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Multnomah Bible College (49.8%)
Multnomah Bible College vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Multnomah Bible College 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 Multnomah Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Multnomah University (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Multnomah Bible College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $35,200)
- Multnomah University students graduate with a $4,906 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($21,250 vs. $26,156)
- Multnomah Bible College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($219 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Multnomah Bible College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/