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Overview |
Umary | Pacific | ||
| Location | Bismarck, ND | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,652 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #438 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umary.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Umary | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,710 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,710 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,220 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,369 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,371 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Umary | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,499 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 1,220 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1096/1320 | 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 | Sep 30, 2024 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Umary | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Umary | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $270 |
Diversity |
Umary | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Umary | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Umary | Pacific | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (3,652 students vs. 3,559 students)
Umary vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Umary or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 172% more expensive to attend than Umary for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172% higher at Pacific than University of Mary ($50,884.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary than Pacific ($18,369 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 75.3% lower than costs at Pacific University ($8,220 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 149.3% larger than aid received University of Mary ($33,340 vs. $13,371)
Umary vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Umary or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Umary .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 24 points higher than at Umary (1066)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Umary (23)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Umary (3.37)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Umary (81.4%)
Umary vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Umary 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 Umary.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than University of Mary (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Mary earn on average $5,100 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $46,800)
- University of Mary students graduate with a $3,656 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,156)
- Umary graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($232 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Umary students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/