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Oxy Claremont McKenna Chapman Pomona USF UC Davis SCU Loyola Marymount UC Berkeley UC Merced Reed HMC| University of the Pacific | Scripps College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UOP | Scripps College | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,755 | 1,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | scrippscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | Scripps College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,506 | $63,216 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,506 | $63,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,688 | $20,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,975 | $45,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,314 | $37,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 55% |
Admission |
UOP | Scripps College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,763 | 3,082 | ||
| Admitted | 5,467 | 1,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 33.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1420/1530 | ||
| 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 | Scripps College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | Scripps College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $144 |
Diversity |
UOP | Scripps College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
UOP | Scripps College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UOP | Scripps College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Scripps College based on total student enrollment (6,755 students vs. 1,103 students)
UOP vs. Scripps College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or Scripps College?
- Scripps College is 16% more expensive to attend than UOP for in-state tuition ($63,216.00 vs. $54,506.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Scripps College than University of the Pacific ($63,216.00 vs. $54,506.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Pacific than Scripps College ($30,975 vs. $45,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 25.8% lower than costs at Scripps College ($16,688 vs. $20,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Pacific than Scripps College (98% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 1.3% larger than aid received Scripps College ($38,314 vs. $37,825)
UOP vs. Scripps College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or Scripps College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Scripps College or UOP .
- The average SAT score at Scripps College (1362) is 210 points higher than at UOP (1152)
- Incoming Scripps College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UOP (26)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Scripps College (33.9%)
UOP vs. Scripps College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP or Scripps College? 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 Scripps College and UOP.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than University of the Pacific (88% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $22,100 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $59,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $10,625 lower median federal student loan debt than UOP graduates. ($14,000 vs. $24,625)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than UOP graduates. ($144 vs. $254)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/