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Overview |
Pacific | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Pacific | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pacific | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $222 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Pacific | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | Northwest 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 Northwest University based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 1,014 students)
Pacific vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Northwest University?
- Pacific University is 47.5% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Pacific than Northwest University ($50,884.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest University than Pacific ($23,722 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 42.1% lower than costs at Pacific University ($10,140 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 48.3% larger than aid received Northwest University ($33,340 vs. $22,486)
Pacific vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 94 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Pacific (92.3%)
Pacific vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or Northwest 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 Northwest University and Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Northwest University (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $4,624 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($21,532 vs. $26,156)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($222 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/