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Overview |
UOP | SCU | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Santa Clara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,755 | 9,340 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | scu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,506 | $58,587 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,506 | $58,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,688 | $18,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,975 | $49,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,314 | $28,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 73% |
Admission |
UOP | SCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,763 | 18,843 | ||
| Admitted | 5,467 | 8,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1340/1500 | ||
| 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 7, 2026 |
Academics |
UOP | SCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $81,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $222 |
Diversity |
UOP | SCU | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UOP | SCU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UOP | SCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than UOP based on total student enrollment (9,340 students vs. 6,755 students)
UOP vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or SCU?
- Santa Clara University is 7.5% more expensive to attend than UOP for in-state tuition ($58,587.00 vs. $54,506.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at SCU than University of the Pacific ($58,587.00 vs. $54,506.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Pacific than SCU ($30,975 vs. $49,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 13.8% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($16,688 vs. $18,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Pacific than Santa Clara University (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 35% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($38,314 vs. $28,375)
UOP vs. SCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or UOP .
- The average SAT score at Santa Clara University (1313) is 161 points higher than at UOP (1152)
- Incoming SCU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UOP (26)
- Accepted freshman SCU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than SCU (43.8%)
UOP vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP or SCU? 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 SCU and UOP.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than University of the Pacific (85% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $500 more per year than UOP graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $81,400)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $3,125 lower median federal student loan debt than UOP graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,625)
- SCU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UOP graduates. ($222 vs. $254)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/