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George Fox University OSU Linfield Portland State University PLU Lewis and Clark University of Portland Evergreen Seattle U University of Redlands UO Whitworth University| Pacific University | Saint Martin's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pacific | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,479 | 1,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #607 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,174 | $43,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,174 | $43,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,058 | $13,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,809 | $22,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,521 | $33,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 83% |
Admission |
Pacific | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,817 | 3,473 | ||
| Admitted | 2,585 | 2,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 14/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Pacific | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Pacific | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | Saint Martin's University | ||
| 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
- Pacific University is larger than than Saint Martin's University based on total student enrollment (3,479 students vs. 1,505 students)
Pacific vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Saint Martin's University?
- Pacific University is 22% more expensive to attend than Saint Martin's University for in-state tuition ($53,174.00 vs. $43,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Pacific than Saint Martin's University ($53,174.00 vs. $43,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Martin's University than Pacific ($22,779 vs. $34,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Martin's University are 7.7% lower than costs at Pacific University ($13,980 vs. $15,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Saint Martin's University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Saint Martin's University ($34,521 vs. $33,751)
Pacific vs. Saint Martin's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 43 points higher than at Saint Martin's University (1047)
- Incoming Pacific students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Saint Martin's University (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Saint Martin's University (3.46)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Saint Martin's University (75.9%)
Pacific vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or Saint Martin'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 Martin's University and Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Saint Martin's University (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Martin's University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $46,800)
- Saint Martin's University students graduate with a $1,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,156)
- Saint Martin's University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Martin's University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/