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Union College La Sierra University DUofC California Baptist University| Pacific Union College | Sierra Nevada University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PUC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Incline Village, NV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 631 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | sierranevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $34,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $34,319 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $13,825 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
PUC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | - | ||
| Admitted | 661 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 920/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PUC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $255 |
Diversity |
PUC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
PUC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 67% | ||
Campus |
PUC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| 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 Sierra Nevada University based on total student enrollment (870 students vs. 631 students)
PUC vs. Sierra Nevada University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Sierra Nevada University?
- Sierra Nevada University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($34,319.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Sierra Nevada University than Pacific Union College ($34,319.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 49.1% lower than costs at Sierra Nevada University ($9,273 vs. $13,825)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than Sierra Nevada University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is ?% larger than aid received Sierra Nevada University ($23,383 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or Sierra Nevada University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sierra Nevada University or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Sierra Nevada University (1012) is 28 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming Sierra Nevada University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman PUC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.24) as students at Sierra Nevada University (3.24)
PUC vs. Sierra Nevada University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC or Sierra Nevada University? 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 Sierra Nevada University and PUC.
- The graduation rate at PUC is higher than Sierra Nevada University (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $15,600 more per year than Sierra Nevada University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $43,600)
- Sierra Nevada University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($24,750 vs. $30,000)
- Sierra Nevada University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($255 vs. $310)
- More PUC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra Nevada University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/