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Overview |
PUC | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Rocklin, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 1,624 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | jessup.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $13,249 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $27,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
PUC | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 710 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $222 |
Diversity |
PUC | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
PUC | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 6% | ||
Campus |
PUC | San Jose Christian College | ||
| 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
- William Jessup University is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (1,624 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. San Jose Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or San Jose Christian College?
- William Jessup University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at San Jose Christian College than Pacific Union College ($36,000.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Union College than San Jose Christian College ($21,841 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 42.9% lower than costs at William Jessup University ($9,273 vs. $13,249)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than William Jessup University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jessup University students is 2% larger than aid received Pacific Union College ($23,855 vs. $23,383)
PUC vs. San Jose Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or San Jose Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose Christian College or PUC .
- The average SAT score at William Jessup University (1012) is 28 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming San Jose Christian College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman San Jose Christian College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at PUC (3.24)
- San Jose Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. San Jose Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC or San Jose Christian 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 San Jose Christian College and PUC.
- The graduation rate at San Jose Christian College is higher than Pacific Union College (54% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $19,100 more per year than San Jose Christian College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $40,100)
- William Jessup University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $30,000)
- San Jose Christian College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($222 vs. $310)
- More San Jose Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/