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Overview |
University of Redlands | Pacific | ||
| Location | Redlands, CA | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,460 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #248 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | redlands.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Redlands | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,328 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,328 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,758 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,157 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,251 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Redlands | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,872 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 3,170 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1278 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Redlands | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Redlands | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $270 |
Diversity |
University of Redlands | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 12% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
University of Redlands | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 61% | ||
Campus |
University of Redlands | 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
- Pacific University is larger than than University of Redlands based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 3,460 students)
University of Redlands vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Redlands or Pacific?
- University of Redlands is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Pacific for in-state tuition ($55,328.00 vs. $50,884.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at University of Redlands than Pacific University ($55,328.00 vs. $50,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Redlands than Pacific ($28,157 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 9.4% lower than costs at University of Redlands ($14,408 vs. $15,758)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than University of Redlands (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Redlands students is 26.7% larger than aid received Pacific University ($42,251 vs. $33,340)
University of Redlands vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Redlands or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or University of Redlands .
- The average SAT score at University of Redlands (1130) is 40 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming University of Redlands students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Redlands students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than University of Redlands (81.9%)
University of Redlands vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Redlands 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 University of Redlands.
- The graduation rate at University of Redlands is higher than Pacific University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Redlands earn on average $9,600 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $2,344 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Redlands graduates. ($26,156 vs. $28,500)
- Pacific graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than University of Redlands graduates. ($270 vs. $294)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Redlands students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/