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Overview |
Pacific | University of Portland | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,479 | 3,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #140 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | up.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | University of Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,174 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,174 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,058 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,809 | $34,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,521 | $34,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Pacific | University of Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,817 | 9,041 | ||
| Admitted | 2,585 | 8,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1190/1356 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Pacific | University of Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | University of Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $24,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $251 |
Diversity |
Pacific | University of Portland | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Pacific | University of Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | University of Portland | ||
| 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 University of Portland based on total student enrollment (3,479 students vs. 3,457 students)
Pacific vs. University of Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or University of Portland?
- University of Portland is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Pacific for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $53,174.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at University of Portland than Pacific University ($54,400.00 vs. $53,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific University than University of Portland ($34,809 vs. $34,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 10.2% lower than costs at University of Portland ($15,058 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Portland than Pacific University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 0.1% larger than aid received University of Portland ($34,521 vs. $34,476)
Pacific vs. University of Portland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or University of Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Portland or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at University of Portland (1195) is 105 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Portland (3.66)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Pacific (91.8%)
Pacific vs. University of Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or University of Portland? 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 University of Portland and Pacific.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than Pacific University (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Portland earn on average $12,200 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $46,800)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $1,843 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($24,313 vs. $26,156)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($251 vs. $270)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/