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Overview |
Pacific | UWB | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 5,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $15,282 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $9,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $15,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 45% |
Admission |
Pacific | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 3,996 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 1210/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pacific | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $155 |
Diversity |
Pacific | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Pacific | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | UWB | ||
| 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
- University of Washington Bothell Campus is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (5,735 students vs. 3,559 students)
Pacific vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or UWB?
- Pacific University is 354.8% more expensive to attend than UWB for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Pacific than University of Washington Bothell Campus ($50,884.00 vs. $39,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than Pacific ($9,357 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 6.1% lower than costs at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($14,408 vs. $15,282)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than University of Washington Bothell Campus (98% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 115.5% larger than aid received University of Washington Bothell Campus ($33,340 vs. $15,474)
Pacific vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 53 points higher than at UWB (1037)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UWB (22)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UWB (3.52)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than UWB (88.1%)
Pacific vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or UWB? 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 UWB and Pacific.
- Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn on average $19,000 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $46,800)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus students graduate with a $11,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,156)
- UWB graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($155 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWB students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/