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Union College La Sierra University DUofC California Baptist University| Pacific Union College | Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PUC | FBBC&TS | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Ankeny, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | faith.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | FBBC&TS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,191 | $18,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,191 | $18,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,471 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,799 | $18,288 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,423 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PUC | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,323 | 308 | ||
| Admitted | 562 | 153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 79.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 940/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
PUC | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | FBBC&TS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $15,829 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $163 |
Diversity |
PUC | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
PUC | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 61% | ||
Campus |
PUC | FBBC&TS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific Union College is larger than than FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (938 students vs. 586 students)
PUC vs. FBBC&TS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or FBBC&TS?
- Pacific Union College is 82.4% more expensive to attend than FBBC&TS for in-state tuition ($34,191.00 vs. $18,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.4% higher at PUC than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($34,191.00 vs. $18,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than PUC ($18,288 vs. $22,799)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 19.1% lower than costs at Pacific Union College ($7,950 vs. $9,471)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College as Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 107.1% larger than aid received Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($24,423 vs. $11,791)
PUC vs. FBBC&TS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or FBBC&TS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FBBC&TS or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (1051) is 67 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming FBBC&TS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman FBBC&TS students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at PUC (3.24)
- FBBC&TS has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than PUC (42.5%)
PUC vs. FBBC&TS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC or FBBC&TS? 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 FBBC&TS and PUC.
- The graduation rate at PUC is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (45% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $24,900 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $34,300)
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $14,171 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($15,829 vs. $30,000)
- FBBC&TS graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($163 vs. $310)
- More FBBC&TS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/