Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
George Fox University OSU Carthage Linfield Marquette University Portland State University SNC Edgewood College PLU University of Portland Lewis and Clark Seattle U| Pacific University | Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Pacific | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Pacific | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $35,360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Pacific | Carroll University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pacific | Carroll University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Pacific | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Carroll University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Pacific | Carroll University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 38% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific University is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 3,283 students)
Pacific vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Carroll University?
- Pacific University is 43.9% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Pacific than Carroll University ($50,884.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than Pacific ($25,485 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 24.6% lower than costs at Pacific University ($11,564 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 39.3% larger than aid received Carroll University ($33,340 vs. $23,933)
Pacific vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 3 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Pacific students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
Pacific vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or Carroll 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 Carroll University and Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Carroll University (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $44,200)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/