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CU Boulder CU Denver Chapman Colorado State Colorado School of Mines USF UC Davis AU USD Gonzaga Creighton University Loyola Marymount| University of the Pacific | University of Denver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UOP | DU | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Denver, CO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,755 | 13,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | du.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | DU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,506 | $58,032 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,506 | $58,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,688 | $17,049 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,975 | $43,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,314 | $32,023 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
UOP | DU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,763 | 19,214 | ||
| Admitted | 5,467 | 13,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1240/1410 | ||
| 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 | DU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | DU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $63,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $245 |
Diversity |
UOP | DU | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UOP | DU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 69% | ||
Campus |
UOP | DU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Denver is larger than than UOP based on total student enrollment (13,387 students vs. 6,755 students)
UOP vs. DU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or DU?
- University of Denver is 6.5% more expensive to attend than UOP for in-state tuition ($58,032.00 vs. $54,506.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at DU than University of the Pacific ($58,032.00 vs. $54,506.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Pacific than DU ($30,975 vs. $43,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 2.2% lower than costs at University of Denver ($16,688 vs. $17,049)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Denver than University of the Pacific (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 19.6% larger than aid received University of Denver ($38,314 vs. $32,023)
UOP vs. DU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or DU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DU or UOP .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 97 points higher than at UOP (1152)
- Incoming DU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UOP (26)
- Accepted freshman DU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than DU (71.2%)
UOP vs. DU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP or DU? 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 DU and UOP.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than University of the Pacific (78% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $18,000 more per year than DU graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $63,400)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $926 lower median federal student loan debt than UOP graduates. ($23,699 vs. $24,625)
- DU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than UOP graduates. ($245 vs. $254)
- More DU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/