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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Pacific | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
USD | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $270 |
Diversity |
USD | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 12% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
USD | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 61% | ||
Campus |
USD | 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 San Diego is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 3,559 students)
USD vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Pacific?
- University of San Diego is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Pacific for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $50,884.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at USD than Pacific University ($53,810.00 vs. $50,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific University than USD ($33,472 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 18.1% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($14,408 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than University of San Diego (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 9.2% larger than aid received Pacific University ($36,408 vs. $33,340)
USD vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 146 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming USD students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Pacific University (75% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $23,400 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $46,800)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $3,252 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($22,904 vs. $26,156)
- USD graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($236 vs. $270)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/