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Overview |
Pacific | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Pacific | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $237 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Pacific | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | Saint Joseph's 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 3,559 students)
Pacific vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Saint Joseph's University?
- Pacific University is 3% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Pacific than Saint Joseph's University ($50,884.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific University than Saint Joseph's University ($33,472 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 6.1% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($14,408 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 11.8% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($33,340 vs. $29,822)
Pacific vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Pacific .
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Saint Joseph's University (88.7%)
Pacific vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Pacific University (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $17,200 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $46,800)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,148 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($23,008 vs. $26,156)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($237 vs. $270)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/