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Westmont College Biola University USD Pepperdine San Diego State George Fox University Azusa Pacific University Chapman UCSD OSU Linfield USF| Point Loma Nazarene University | Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | Pacific | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
PLNU | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 12% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
PLNU | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 61% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Pacific | ||
| 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
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (4,319 students vs. 3,559 students)
PLNU vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 26% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Pacific than Point Loma Nazarene University ($50,884.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific University than PLNU ($33,472 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 22.1% lower than costs at Pacific University ($11,800 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 71.7% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($33,340 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Point Loma Nazarene University (1148) is 58 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming PLNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than PLNU (81.9%)
PLNU vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or Pacific? 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 Pacific and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than Pacific University (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Point Loma Nazarene University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $46,800)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,156)
- PLNU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/