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Overview |
Pacific | Belmont | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Pacific | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pacific | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $225 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Pacific | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | Belmont | ||
| 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
- Belmont University is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 3,559 students)
Pacific vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Belmont?
- Pacific University is 33.9% more expensive to attend than Belmont for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Pacific than Belmont University ($50,884.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific University than Belmont ($33,472 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont University are 5.4% lower than costs at Pacific University ($13,670 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Belmont University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 51% larger than aid received Belmont University ($33,340 vs. $22,080)
Pacific vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 68 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Belmont students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Pacific (3.73)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Pacific (92.3%)
Pacific vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Pacific University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $46,800)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $4,376 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($21,780 vs. $26,156)
- Belmont graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($225 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belmont students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/