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Overview |
UNH | Pacific | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
UNH | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
UNH | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
UNH | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 61% | ||
Campus |
UNH | Pacific | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Haven is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 3,559 students)
UNH vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than UNH for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $42,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Pacific than University of New Haven ($50,884.00 vs. $42,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Haven than Pacific ($33,135 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 29.2% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($14,408 vs. $18,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 21% larger than aid received University of New Haven ($33,340 vs. $27,556)
UNH vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or UNH .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 24 points higher than at UNH (1066)
- Incoming UNH students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UNH (3.47)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than UNH (91.2%)
UNH vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than University of New Haven (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $5,500 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNH 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/