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Overview |
UO | Pacific | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,163 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #324 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uoregon.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UO | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,512 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,158 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,640 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,077 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,767 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
UO | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,154 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 32,061 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
UO | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UO | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,101 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $270 |
Diversity |
UO | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 12% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UO | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 61% | ||
Campus |
UO | Pacific | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oregon is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (23,163 students vs. 3,559 students)
UO vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UO or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 306.7% more expensive to attend than UO for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $12,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Pacific than University of Oregon ($50,884.00 vs. $39,158.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oregon than Pacific ($22,077 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 1.6% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($14,408 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than University of Oregon (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 241.4% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($33,340 vs. $9,767)
UO vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UO or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or UO .
- The average SAT score at University of Oregon (1119) is 29 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming UO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman UO students have at the same average high school GPA (3.73) as students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than UO (86.3%)
UO vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UO 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 UO.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than Pacific University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Oregon earn on average $2,200 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,800)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $5,055 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($21,101 vs. $26,156)
- UO graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($218 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/