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Overview |
Pacific | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Pacific | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Pacific | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Pacific | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 3,026 students)
Pacific vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Arcadia?
- Pacific University is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Pacific than Arcadia University ($50,884.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Pacific ($29,692 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 5% lower than costs at Pacific University ($13,720 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Pacific University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 7.8% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($33,340 vs. $30,934)
Pacific vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 14 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Pacific vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Pacific University (62% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $400 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $46,400)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/