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Overview |
Pacific | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Pacific | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $129 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Pacific | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 3,559 students)
Pacific vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Jefferson?
- Pacific University is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Pacific than Thomas Jefferson University ($50,884.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Pacific ($28,110 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 2.1% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($14,408 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($33,340 vs. $32,486)
Pacific vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Pacific .
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have at the same average high school GPA (3.73) as students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Jefferson (88.9%)
Pacific vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Pacific.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $76,100 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $46,800)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,656 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,156)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($129 vs. $270)
- More Jefferson 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/