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George Washington Georgetown Fordham Syracuse Chapman Mason USF Lafayette College UC Davis DU Drexel William & Mary| University of the Pacific | American University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UOP | AU | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,755 | 13,019 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | american.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,506 | $55,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,506 | $55,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,688 | $17,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,975 | $40,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,314 | $31,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 62% |
Admission |
UOP | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,763 | 17,786 | ||
| Admitted | 5,467 | 8,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 47.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1300/1450 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UOP | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $250 |
Diversity |
UOP | AU | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UOP | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 94% | ||
Campus |
UOP | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than UOP based on total student enrollment (13,019 students vs. 6,755 students)
UOP vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or AU?
- American University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than UOP for in-state tuition ($55,724.00 vs. $54,506.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at AU than University of the Pacific ($55,724.00 vs. $54,506.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Pacific than AU ($30,975 vs. $40,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 1.9% lower than costs at American University ($16,688 vs. $17,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Pacific than American University (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 22% larger than aid received American University ($38,314 vs. $31,402)
UOP vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or UOP .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 100 points higher than at UOP (1152)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UOP (26)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than AU (47.4%)
UOP vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP or AU? 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 AU and UOP.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than University of the Pacific (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $16,600 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $64,800)
- American University students graduate with a $375 lower median federal student loan debt than UOP graduates. ($24,250 vs. $24,625)
- AU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than UOP graduates. ($250 vs. $254)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/