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Overview |
Idaho | Pacific | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,849 | 3,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #552 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $53,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,508 | $53,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,380 | $15,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,377 | $34,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,095 | $34,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Idaho | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,222 | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | 9,666 | 2,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Idaho | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $270 |
Diversity |
Idaho | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 12% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Idaho | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | Pacific | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (11,849 students vs. 3,479 students)
Idaho vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 713.1% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($53,174.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.3% higher at Pacific than University of Idaho ($53,174.00 vs. $27,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than Pacific ($14,377 vs. $34,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 45.1% lower than costs at Pacific University ($10,380 vs. $15,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than University of Idaho (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 185.4% larger than aid received University of Idaho ($34,521 vs. $12,095)
Idaho vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 29 points higher than at Idaho (1061)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Idaho (23)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Idaho (3.47)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Idaho (79.1%)
Idaho vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than University of Idaho (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $100 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,800)
- University of Idaho students graduate with a $1,877 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($24,279 vs. $26,156)
- Idaho graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($251 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/