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Overview |
Pacific | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 44% |
Admission |
Pacific | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 | Nov 16, 2024 |
Academics |
Pacific | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 80% | ||
| 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 | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Pacific | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 3,559 students)
Pacific vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or UW-Seattle?
- Pacific University is 354.8% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle Campus than Pacific ($10,603 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 11.5% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($14,408 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than University of Washington Seattle Campus (98% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 126.3% larger than aid received University of Washington Seattle Campus ($33,340 vs. $14,731)
Pacific vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 168 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
Pacific vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and Pacific.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than Pacific University (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $19,000 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $46,800)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $11,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,156)
- UW-Seattle 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 UW-Seattle 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/