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Overview |
Pacific | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 14,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #378 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $7,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $25,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $14,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $21,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $6,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Pacific | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 11,864 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 10,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Pacific | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $200 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Pacific | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | Western Washington University | ||
| 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
- Western Washington University is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (14,747 students vs. 3,559 students)
Pacific vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Western Washington University?
- Pacific University is 555.7% more expensive to attend than Western Washington University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $7,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.3% higher at Pacific than Western Washington University ($50,884.00 vs. $25,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Washington University than Pacific ($21,105 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 2% lower than costs at Western Washington University ($14,408 vs. $14,691)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Western Washington University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 411.2% larger than aid received Western Washington University ($33,340 vs. $6,522)
Pacific vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Western Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Washington University or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Western Washington University (1114) is 24 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Western Washington University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- Western Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Pacific (92.3%)
Pacific vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or Western Washington University? 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 Western Washington University and Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than Pacific University (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western Washington University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $46,800)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $6,743 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($19,413 vs. $26,156)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($200 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Washington University 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/