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Overview |
Pacific | TCU | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Pacific | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $222 |
Diversity |
Pacific | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Pacific | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 3,559 students)
Pacific vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Pacific for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $50,884.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at TCU than Pacific University ($53,890.00 vs. $50,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific University than TCU ($33,472 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 1.1% lower than costs at Pacific University ($14,250 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Texas Christian University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 18.9% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($33,340 vs. $28,048)
Pacific vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 130 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming TCU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than TCU (56.1%)
Pacific vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or TCU? 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 TCU and Pacific.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Pacific University (74% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $46,800)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $4,656 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,156)
- TCU 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 TCU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/