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IWU Union College La Sierra University DUofC Grace College and Theological Seminary California Baptist University IU South Bend Manchester University| Pacific Union College | Goshen College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PUC | Goshen College | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Goshen, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 768 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | goshen.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Goshen College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $36,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $36,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $19,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $28,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PUC | Goshen College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 991 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PUC | Goshen College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Goshen College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $20,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $207 |
Diversity |
PUC | Goshen College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
PUC | Goshen College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 27% | ||
Campus |
PUC | Goshen College | ||
| 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
- Pacific Union College is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (870 students vs. 768 students)
PUC vs. Goshen College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Goshen College?
- Goshen College is 12.3% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($36,660.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Goshen College than Pacific Union College ($36,660.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than PUC ($19,267 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 19.7% lower than costs at Goshen College ($9,273 vs. $11,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College as Goshen College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 22.7% larger than aid received Pacific Union College ($28,700 vs. $23,383)
PUC vs. Goshen College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or Goshen College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goshen College or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Goshen College (1059) is 75 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming Goshen College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman Goshen College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. Goshen College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC or Goshen 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 Goshen College and PUC.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Pacific Union College (73% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $18,800 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $9,899 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($20,101 vs. $30,000)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($207 vs. $310)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/