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Westmont College Biola University Chapman USD Pepperdine San Diego State USF UC Davis Azusa Pacific University Loyola Marymount UC Berkeley UC Merced| University of the Pacific | Point Loma Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UOP | PLNU | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,277 | 4,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | #292 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | pointloma.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | PLNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,918 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,918 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,420 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,164 | $34,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,322 | $19,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
UOP | PLNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,891 | 3,149 | ||
| Admitted | 5,492 | 2,580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/33 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1423 | 1170/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UOP | PLNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | PLNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $258 |
Diversity |
UOP | PLNU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UOP | PLNU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UOP | PLNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Pacific is larger than than PLNU based on total student enrollment (6,277 students vs. 4,319 students)
UOP vs. PLNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or PLNU?
- University of the Pacific is 31% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($52,918.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at UOP than Point Loma Nazarene University ($52,918.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Pacific than PLNU ($28,164 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 22.2% lower than costs at University of the Pacific ($11,800 vs. $14,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than University of the Pacific (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 97.3% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($38,322 vs. $19,422)
UOP vs. PLNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or PLNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLNU or UOP .
- The average SAT score at University of the Pacific (1152) is 4 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming UOP students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than PLNU (81.9%)
UOP vs. PLNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP or PLNU? 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 PLNU and UOP.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than University of the Pacific (72% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $27,900 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $53,500)
- University of the Pacific students graduate with a $375 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($24,625 vs. $25,000)
- UOP graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/