Pacific College of Health and Science vs Stanford

Pacific College of Health and Science and Stanford University, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Pacific College, a private, career-focused college, boasts a 100% acceptance rate, making it accessible to a wide range of students. Stanford, a prestigious private research university, has a highly selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of only 4%. Pacific College excels in healthcare-related programs, while Stanford offers a diverse range of majors, including popular fields like computer science and engineering. Pacific College's student body is predominantly female, while Stanford's is more evenly balanced. Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, with Pacific College reporting a 70% rate and Stanford achieving a remarkable 95% rate. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more distinctions between these two institutions and determine which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and goals.

	Pacific College of Health and Science	Stanford University
Overview
Location	San Diego, California	Stanford, California
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (For Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		98.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	3.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $90 Graduate: $125
SAT range	N/A	1470 - 1570
ACT range	N/A	34 - 35
Students submitting SAT score		15.0%
Students submitting ACT score		11.0%
Total number of applicants		55,471
Total number of admissions given out		2,190
Admitted students who chose to enroll		1,757
Yield rate		80.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Not required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$31,351	$78,898
Average net price	$24,597	$14,402
Tuition	$9,606	$55,473
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $11,166 Meal plan: $6,694
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	39.0% Average amount $3,348	61.0% Average amount $56,211
Students receiving federal student loan	39.0% Average amount $4,750	5.0% Average amount $5,151
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	1.0% Average amount $17,186

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	293 Men 21.5% Women 78.5%	7,645 Men 49.4% Women 50.6%
Graduate students	752 Men 19.1% Women 80.9%	10,035 Men 56.5% Women 43.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	58.5%
International students	0.1%	24.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	14,621
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	Yes
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	California Texas Washington New York Illinois

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions	Engineering Computer and Information Science Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Physical Science
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	5:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	71.4%	95.5%
Dropout rate	28.6%	1.7%
Transferred out	N/A	0.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $25,845 Year 2: $23,649 Year 3: $21,896 Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $20,929 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $17,634 Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $22,585 Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: $16,437 Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $33,828 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $151,574 Year 2: $170,457 Year 3: $210,837 Computer Science (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $159,729 Year 2: $168,942 Year 3: $203,193 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $164,734 Year 2: $163,337 Year 3: $187,054 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $137,457 Year 2: $150,874 Year 3: $173,548 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $136,126 Year 2: $136,499 Year 3: $165,375 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $128,556 Year 2: $135,709 Year 3: $157,500 Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $123,354 Year 2: $106,421 Year 3: $139,234 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $105,326 Year 2: $111,435 Year 3: $126,185 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $108,457 Year 2: $90,856 Year 3: $107,477 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,475 Year 2: $85,391 Year 3: $104,592

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