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Union College La Sierra University DUofC California Baptist University| Pacific Union College | Northwest Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PUC | NCU | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
PUC | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1140/1215 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
PUC | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $245 |
Diversity |
PUC | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
PUC | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 35% | ||
Campus |
PUC | NCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific Union College is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (870 students vs. 699 students)
PUC vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or NCU?
- Northwest Christian University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at NCU than Pacific Union College ($33,000.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Union College than NCU ($21,841 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 13% lower than costs at Northwest Christian University ($9,273 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 13.3% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($23,383 vs. $20,642)
PUC vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Christian University (992) is 8 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming PUC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman NCU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at PUC (3.24)
- NCU has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC or NCU? 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 NCU and PUC.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Pacific Union College (100% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $13,300 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $6,269 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($23,731 vs. $30,000)
- NCU graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($245 vs. $310)
- More PUC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/