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Overview |
Pacific | Whitworth University | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 2,415 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | whitworth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Whitworth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $47,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $47,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $13,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $28,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $35,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Pacific | Whitworth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 4,126 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 3,735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 1110/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pacific | Whitworth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Whitworth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $268 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Whitworth University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Pacific | Whitworth University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | Whitworth University | ||
| 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 Whitworth University based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 2,415 students)
Pacific vs. Whitworth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Whitworth University?
- Pacific University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Whitworth University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $47,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Pacific than Whitworth University ($50,884.00 vs. $47,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whitworth University than Pacific ($28,299 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitworth University are 10% lower than costs at Pacific University ($13,100 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whitworth University than Pacific University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitworth University students is 6% larger than aid received Pacific University ($35,336 vs. $33,340)
Pacific vs. Whitworth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Whitworth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitworth University or Pacific .
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Whitworth University (3.72)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Whitworth University (90.5%)
Pacific vs. Whitworth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific or Whitworth 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 Whitworth University and Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Whitworth University is higher than Pacific University (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $600 more per year than Whitworth University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $46,200)
- Whitworth University students graduate with a $156 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,156)
- Whitworth University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whitworth 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/