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Overview |
Pacific | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Pacific | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pacific | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $272 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Pacific | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 3,559 students)
Pacific vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Gonzaga?
- Pacific University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Pacific than Gonzaga University ($50,884.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific University than Gonzaga ($33,472 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 4.5% lower than costs at Pacific University ($13,794 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 20.8% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($33,340 vs. $27,601)
Pacific vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 115 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Gonzaga students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Gonzaga (69.7%)
Pacific vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Pacific University (83% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $238 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($26,156 vs. $26,394)
- Pacific graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($270 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/