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Overview |
Pacific | Washington State | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,479 | 26,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #385 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,174 | $10,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,174 | $27,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,058 | $13,131 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,809 | $18,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,521 | $10,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
Pacific | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,817 | 26,166 | ||
| Admitted | 2,585 | 22,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Pacific | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $211 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Pacific | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | Washington State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington State University is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (26,490 students vs. 3,479 students)
Pacific vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Washington State?
- Pacific University is 384.5% more expensive to attend than Washington State for in-state tuition ($53,174.00 vs. $10,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.6% higher at Pacific than Washington State University ($53,174.00 vs. $27,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington State University than Pacific ($18,155 vs. $34,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington State University are 14.7% lower than costs at Pacific University ($13,131 vs. $15,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Washington State University (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 232.9% larger than aid received Washington State University ($34,521 vs. $10,370)
Pacific vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 51 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Washington State (3.5)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Washington State (85.4%)
Pacific vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or Washington State? 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 Washington State and Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than Pacific University (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $46,800)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $5,727 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($20,429 vs. $26,156)
- Washington State graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($211 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/