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Cornell College Union College La Sierra University DUofC Knox College Albion College Carroll University California Baptist University Carthage Marian University| Pacific Union College | Ripon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PUC | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,191 | $50,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,191 | $50,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,471 | $10,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,799 | $22,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,423 | $38,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PUC | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,323 | 1,797 | ||
| Admitted | 562 | 1,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $289 |
Diversity |
PUC | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
PUC | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 35% | ||
Campus |
PUC | Ripon College | ||
| 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (938 students vs. 734 students)
PUC vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 47.4% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $34,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at Ripon College than Pacific Union College ($50,400.00 vs. $34,191.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ripon College than PUC ($22,557 vs. $22,799)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 7.6% lower than costs at Ripon College ($9,471 vs. $10,190)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 59.6% larger than aid received Pacific Union College ($38,989 vs. $24,423)
PUC vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 121 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than PUC (42.5%)
PUC vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC or Ripon 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 Ripon College and PUC.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Pacific Union College (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Ripon College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $49,200)
- Ripon College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($28,000 vs. $30,000)
- Ripon College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($289 vs. $310)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/